[docs] Document avoiding embedded structs in config structures #14340
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Description
Add guidelines to coding-guidelines.md explaining why embedded structs should be avoided in configuration definitions. This helps prevent unmarshal issues, naming conflicts, and improves code clarity.
Key points added to the documentation:
UnmarshalimplementationsLink to tracking issue
Fixes #12719
Testing
Documentation only - no code changes. No testing required.
Documentation
Added new subsection "Avoid Embedded Structs" under the existing "Configuration structs" section in docs/coding-guidelines.md. The section includes: