Add examples of using Field::try_extension_type#8475
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Fieldhas an extension type #8474Rationale for this change
The implications of using
Field::try_extension_typemay not be clear, so let's document it better. See #8474 for more backgroundWhat changes are included in this PR?
Add some clarifying comments and a doc example
Here is an example of it rendered

Are these changes tested?
Yes new doc example tets
Are there any user-facing changes?
No API / code changes