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As an exception, an explicit conditional expression with null can be used when fixing a important bug without triggering a mass rebuild.
If this is done a follow up pull request _should_ be created to change the code to `lib.optional(s)`.
- Any style choices not covered here but that can be expressed as general rules should be left at the discretion of the authors of changes and _not_ commented in reviews.
The purpose of this is:
- to avoid churn as contributors with different style preferences undo each other's changes,
- to ensure that style rules are written down and consistent (and can thus be followed when authoring changes, reducing review cycles),
- and to encourage reviews to focus on more impactful considerations.
# Practical contributing advice
To contribute effectively and efficiently, you need to be aware of how the process generally works.
