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Typescript Default value when null is returned from a function call
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In the case of a function that returns a value or null, and for which you want an initial value, you'll need to use a combination of concepts to keep it to a one liner and keep typescript happy.

Most answers on stack say turn off strict nulls. No.

(var && func(var)) || default

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