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What's the difference between `catch error unknown` and `catch error as any`?
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Both `catch error unknown` and `catch error as any` are ways to handle errors, but they differ in type safety. `catch error unknown` forces you to perform type checking before using the error, which helps prevent runtime errors. `catch error as any` disables type checking and allows you to use the error object without type safety guarantees. While `catch error as any` might be useful in some cases, it's generally recommended to use `catch error unknown` or a more specific type check to maintain type safety and avoid unexpected behavior.