---
target: ../relative/path/to/artifact.md
branch: "TODO: create branch using {target_name}/{work_type}/{scratch_pad_name}"
work_type:
  feat: {}
---

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# Scratch Pad — Replace With Focus Area

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## Context

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## Scope & Goals

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## Notes

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- Reference supporting documents or code paths inline to keep context close to the notes. -->

## Decisions

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## Tasks

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## Next Steps

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