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@@ -382,6 +382,10 @@ see and how its signatures are filled in:
 
 ```
   dependencies:
+    # This is the simplest mixin syntax with no module renaming or hiding.
+    - name: base
+      mixin:
+        - ''
     # This gives you a shorter name to import from, and hides the other modules.
     - name: containers
       mixin: