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TitleFix auth bug
DueFriday
PriorityUrgent

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Low bug
Urgent fix
High feature

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ENG-142Fix authentication timeout
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ENG-138Update onboarding flow
ENG-134Add dark mode support
ENG-131Refactor API client
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ENG-201Fix login page crash
4h remaining
ENG-198Database connection retry
1d remaining
ENG-204Update dependency versions
3d remaining
ENG-210Add tooltip to settings
5d remaining

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commented on issue
changed priority to High
moved to In Progress
assigned to Sarah
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Sarah picked this up, bumped priority to High, and is now actively working on it.

Pending:Code review from team lead

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ENG-142Fix auth timeout
ENG-119Auth token refresh

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  • Use on up to 3 Macs

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