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Why was ws.getSimpleClassFields removed?

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In 1ea4c04bdc392db66a36f521a5c256dbd837583b, I see that the `getSimpleClassFields` function was removed. Can I ask why? It was intended for custom doc exports, and I'm not sure if there's an alternative.

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Review commit 1ea4c04bdc392db66a36f521a5c256dbd837583b and the history around getSimpleClassFields. Trace how custom documentation exports are handled now, then document why the function was removed and identify the supported alternative, if one exists.

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Tech stack
lua
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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Stale
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Needs clarification
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