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Global Variable Overrides (Clean)

Version History​

Build VersionChange DateChange TypeDescription
6760422025-06-21stableCurrent version

Overview​

The globalvariableoverrides_clean.lua file provides a completely empty global variable override configuration. This file is used for clean testing environments or situations where absolutely no global variable modifications are desired.

File Purpose​

This clean override file ensures:

  • Zero global variable modifications
  • Pristine game environment for testing
  • Baseline configuration for performance testing
  • Reference point for comparing modified environments

Usage Example​

-- File is completely empty - no content

Implementation Details​

File Characteristics​

  • Empty File: Contains no code or comments
  • Zero Overhead: No processing required during load
  • Clean State: Ensures no unintended variable modifications
  • Testing Ready: Ideal for baseline performance testing

Use Cases​

Clean Testing Environment​

Perfect for scenarios requiring an unmodified game state:

  • Performance benchmarking
  • Bug reproduction with minimal variables
  • Baseline behavior testing
  • Clean mod compatibility testing

Development Scenarios​

  • Initial Setup: Starting point for new configurations
  • Debugging: Isolating issues by removing all overrides
  • Validation: Confirming default game behavior
  • Documentation: Establishing baseline for comparisons

Comparison with Other Override Files​

FileContentPurpose
globalvariableoverrides.luaComment onlyBase template with documentation
globalvariableoverrides_clean.luaEmptyCompletely clean environment
globalvariableoverrides_monkey.luaMod settingsTesting with mods enabled
globalvariableoverrides_pax_server.luaServer configPAX event server settings

Configuration Management​

When to Use Clean Overrides​

  1. Performance Testing: Measure baseline game performance
  2. Bug Isolation: Reproduce issues without variable interference
  3. Clean Builds: Ensure production builds have no test overrides
  4. Documentation: Generate documentation from unmodified state

Deployment Considerations​

  • Production Safety: Safe for production deployment
  • Zero Risk: No chance of unintended behavior modifications
  • Minimal Footprint: No memory or processing overhead
  • Easy Verification: Simple to verify file is truly clean

Best Practices​

File Verification​

# Verify file is empty
ls -la globalvariableoverrides_clean.lua
# Should show 0 bytes or minimal size

# Check file content
cat globalvariableoverrides_clean.lua
# Should produce no output

Maintenance​

  • Regular Checks: Ensure file remains empty during updates
  • Version Control: Track any accidental modifications
  • Backup Policy: Maintain clean version in repository
  • Documentation: Note when clean environment is required

Integration Notes​

This clean override file integrates seamlessly with:

  • Standard DST loading mechanisms
  • Mod testing frameworks
  • Performance measurement tools
  • Automated testing systems