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  2. DOCS-12144

Docs for SERVER-37182: Different values when referencing whole object vs. a field of that object after $arrayToObject

      Description

      Description:

      This line on the $arrayToObject documentation is incorrect:
      https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/reference/operator/aggregation/arrayToObject/

      "If the name of a field repeats in the array, $arrayToObject uses the first value for that field."

      BEFORE this fix, which field was used when there are repeats was language/driver dependent.

      AFTER this fix, the last field will always be used when there are repeats.

      Feel free to email me if you have any questions!

      Engineering Ticket Description:

      Using $arrayToObject on an array of {k: ..., v: ...} objects where some k are repeating outputs an object that behaves inconsistently.

      Referencing this object as a whole using "$object" outputs an object with a field value that is different compared to the value obtained by referencing the field directly using "$object.field".

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            Assignee:
            kay.kim@mongodb.com Kay Kim (Inactive)
            Reporter:
            kay.kim@mongodb.com Kay Kim (Inactive)
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              5 years, 13 weeks, 2 days ago