microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

Can you provide a configuration in tsconfig that prohibits throwing not Error subtypes

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The writing method of throw 3/throw "aaa" can be prohibited in the TS configuration, requiring throw Error and its subtypes to be mandatory

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by clarifying the intended type-checking scope and configuration behavior, including how Error subtypes and non-Error expressions should be handled. Done means the requested configuration is specified well enough to implement and verify.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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