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Document how to add type definitions to codebases

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Description

We need to document how to actually add type definitions to code bases. As people adopt this, we'll probably have many people wondering: should I add interface declarations to the top of the file? A separate file with the same name (like a .d.bs file)

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Research direction

No documentation file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating the project's existing type-definition documentation and examples, then cover the placement and file-convention questions raised here, including interface declarations and separate .d.bs files. Done means a newcomer can follow the guide to add type definitions to a codebase.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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