# HARN-LNT-065 - nil coalesce fallback repeats the left identifier
## What it means
Both sides of a nil-coalescing expression are the same identifier:
```harn,ignore
const value = task ?? task
```
For a plain identifier, this is equivalent to `task`. If `task` is present, the
left side wins; if it is `nil`, the fallback evaluates to the same `nil` value.
## How to fix
Remove the fallback:
```harn
const value = task
```
If a real recovery path is needed, replace the right side with an actual
default or explicitly handle `nil` before using the value.