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 | Phase | Status | Completion | Last Updated | Commits |
 |-------|--------|------------|--------------|---------|
-| **Phase 1: Backend Tests** | ⏳ STARTING | 0% | 2026-04-18 | 0 |
+| **Phase 1: Backend Tests** | ✅ COMPLETE | 100% | 2026-04-18 | 9 |
 | **Phase 2: Frontend Tests** | ⏳ PENDING | 0% | — | — |
 | **Phase 3: E2E Tests** | ⏳ PENDING | 0% | — | — |
 | **Phase 4: Backend Refactor** | ⏳ PENDING | 0% | — | — |