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# validate()

Validates the configuration for cross-field conflicts.

```
func validate() throws(ConfigError) -> [ConfigWarning]
```

## Return Value

A (possibly empty) array of non-fatal warnings.

## Discussion

Checks `ConfigFlags` in O(1) — no string parsing.

> Throws: A `ConfigError` if a fatal conflict is detected.