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Simplify field overrides

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> Class inheritance is very convenient, so it would be nice to make field inheritance just as convenient. This seems like a syntax that would be useful for extending fields in the core. `fields.override(**kwargs)`?

_Originally posted by @deckar01 in https://github.com/marshmallow-code/marshmallow-sqlalchemy/issues/240#issuecomment-526729498_

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Start by reviewing the proposed fields.override(**kwargs) syntax and the linked marshmallow-sqlalchemy discussion. Clarify the intended field-inheritance and override behavior before identifying the implementation entry point; done should include agreed semantics and coverage for the resulting behavior.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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