Add nullable enum guidance: null vs none sentinel values#586
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Summary
Add a new 'Nullable enums' section to
graph/patterns/enums.mdwith guidance on when to usenullvs anonesentinel member for enum properties.The existing page mentions that 'a nullable enum can very likely be avoided by adding a none member' but does not explain:
nullis the right choice vsnoneChanges
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#### Nullable enumssection added after 'Enum or Booleans', containing:Context
Identified as a guideline gap during Graph API review discussions.