feat: Add GetDifferences method for ListItem field change detection #1202
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Summary
Adds field change detection capabilities to ListItem with a new GetDifferences extension method that compares current and new field values,
Features:
• Comprehensive field type support: User, Lookup, Multi-lookup, Taxonomy, Geolocation, URL, DateTime, numeric types, and arrays
• Flexible null/empty handling: treatEmptyStringAsNull parameter for configurable empty string behavior
• Missing field handling: Treats non-existent fields as null values
Usage
Breaking Changes
None - this is a new addition that doesn't affect existing functionality.