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list_unique

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StringList list_unique(StringList items)

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StringList
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filter

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Returns the first occurrence of each string, preserving input order.

These helpers keep common data-shaping code close to render code, routers, and configuration trees. They are useful for route lists, navigation items, cards, and records that need simple transformations before rendering.

```cpp
auto tags = list_unique({"uce", "docs", "uce"});
```

Prefer these helpers over open-coded loops when the transformation itself is the important part of the code. Use an explicit loop when mutation, error handling, or side effects are the main concern.

## Related Concepts

- JavaScript / React: `Array.map`, `Array.filter`, `Array.find`, object `pick`/`omit`, and grouping route or navigation records before rendering.
- PHP: `array_map`, `array_filter`, `array_unique`, and associative array projection.
