What is @aws-sdk/types?
The @aws-sdk/types package provides TypeScript definitions for the AWS SDK for JavaScript v3. These types define the shapes of AWS service clients, commands, input and output parameters, and other utility types that are used across the AWS SDK. This package is essential for TypeScript developers using the AWS SDK as it enables type checking and IntelliSense support in IDEs.
What are @aws-sdk/types's main functionalities?
Service Client Interface
Defines the configuration interface for an AWS service client, such as the S3 client. It extends from a base client configuration and includes service-specific options.
{"interface S3ClientConfig extends SmithyClientConfig {endpoint?: HttpEndpoint, forcePathStyle?: boolean, useAccelerateEndpoint?: boolean, ...}}
Command Interface
Represents a command interface that defines input and output types for a specific operation. It also includes methods for resolving middleware in the command's execution stack.
{"interface Command<InputType extends object, OutputType extends object, ResolvedClientConfiguration, ClientInput extends InputType = InputType, ClientOutput extends OutputType = OutputType> {resolveMiddleware(stack: MiddlewareStack<ServiceInputTypes, ServiceOutputTypes>, configuration: ResolvedClientConfiguration): Handler<ClientInput, ClientOutput>; ...}}
Middleware Stack
Defines the middleware stack interface used in the AWS SDK. Middleware are functions that can modify requests and responses or handle specific tasks like logging or error handling.
{"interface MiddlewareStack<Input extends object, Output extends object> {add(middleware: MiddlewareType<Input, Output>, options?: MiddlewareStackOptions): void; addRelativeTo(middleware: MiddlewareType<Input, Output>, options: RelativeMiddlewareOptions): void; ...}}
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