Always ensure configuration files, especially JSON files, have unique keys. Duplicate keys can cause unpredictable behavior as the last occurrence of a key will overwrite previous values, potentially leading to runtime errors or inconsistent application behavior.
When adding new configuration:
Example of problematic code:
{
"codeIndex": {
"setting1": "value1"
},
// Other settings...
"codeIndex": {
"setting2": "value2"
}
}
Correct approach:
{
"codeIndex": {
"setting1": "value1",
"setting2": "value2"
}
// Other settings...
}
This is especially critical in localization files and application configuration where duplicate keys can lead to missing translations or incorrect settings being applied.
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