Hugo default front matter fields vs params

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Hugo is now encouraging users to set custom parameters under Params key. Before, you could do this

---
title: I shot the Sheriff
date: 2021-07-11
weight: 10
author: Jane Doe
featured: true
---

But now you have to do this

---
title: I shot the Sheriff
date: 2021-07-11
weight: 10
params:
  author: Jane Doe
  featured: true
---

So, it is better for users to get into the habit of using the new format even though the former is still supported. Read more below

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