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TS1232
TypeScriptERRORNotableSyntaxHIGH confidence

An import declaration can only be used at the top level of a namespace or mod...

Production Risk

Build will fail; resolve before shipping.

What this means

A syntax error (TS1232): An import declaration can only be used at the top level of a namespace or module.. This diagnostic is emitted by the TypeScript compiler when an import declaration can only be used at the top level of a namespace or module..

Why it happens
  1. 1Incorrect TypeScript syntax or type usage
  2. 2Type mismatch between declared and actual value
How to reproduce

TypeScript compiler reports TS1232 during type checking.

trigger — this will error
trigger — this will error
// Triggers TS1232
// An import declaration can only be used at the top level of a namespace or module.

expected output

error TS1232: An import declaration can only be used at the top level of a namespace or module.

Fix

Address the TypeScript diagnostic

WHEN When this error is reported by the compiler

Address the TypeScript diagnostic
// Run the TypeScript compiler for details:
npx tsc --noEmit
// Use the TypeScript playground to test your code:
// https://www.typescriptlang.org/play

Why this works

Review the full error message and location; the TypeScript handbook provides guidance on each error category.

Sources
Official documentation ↗

TypeScript Compiler Diagnostics

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