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What does "void" mean in programming?
void is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
In TypeScript, void is a type that represents a function that does not return a meaningful value. A function annotated as void may still return undefined.
Example
"function logMessage(msg: string): void { console.log(msg); }"
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