docs: add note explaining why x-fern-default is used instead of plain default#5332
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Adds a
<Note>callout to the default values extension page explaining why Fern usesx-fern-defaultinstead of the standard OpenAPIdefaultproperty.The key distinction: OpenAPI
defaultdescribes the value the server assumes when a parameter is omitted (a documentation hint), whilex-fern-defaultinstructs the SDK to actively send the value in every request, ensuring it's always present on the wire.Review & Testing Checklist for Human
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Low-risk, single-callout addition to an existing page.
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