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What happens if you use Partial on a type where every field should always be required for a create operation?

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It would incorrectly allow every field to be omitted, weakening validation for the create case. A separate type — either the full type unmodified, or one derived with only the specific optional fields picked out — better matches that requirement.

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Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.

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What happens if you use Partial on a type where every field should always be required for a create operation?

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