Yes, if TYPE_CHECKING is the way to go. Note that if False also works, if you want to completely avoid importing the typing module.
if TYPE_CHECKING
if False
typing
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Yes,
if TYPE_CHECKINGis the way to go. Note thatif Falsealso works, if you want to completely avoid importing thetypingmodule.