## Description Preserves external data structures stored in MongoDB by avoiding the use of `JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(mongooseDoc))`. - [x] I have read and understand the [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) document in this repository. ## Type of change - [x] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality) ## Checklist: - [x] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works - [x] Existing test suite passes locally with my changes