Project Backlog
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This section provides an overview of the project backlog - tasks and improvements that are planned but not yet implemented.

What is the Backlog?
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The backlog is a structured approach to tracking tasks, issues, and improvements that need to be implemented in the MLAI project. It serves as:

- Task management for organizing and prioritizing work items
- Documentation of planned features and improvements
- Project planning tool for coordinating work across the team
- Historical record of completed and abandoned tasks

Backlog Structure
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The backlog is organized into different categories:

- *Documentation*: Documentation-related tasks
- *Infrastructure*: Infrastructure-related tasks  
- *Features*: Feature-related tasks
- *Bugs*: Bug-related tasks

Task Status Workflow
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Tasks follow this workflow:

1. *Proposed*: Initial idea or concept
2. *Ready*: Fully described and ready for implementation
3. *In Progress*: Currently being worked on
4. *Completed*: Successfully implemented
5. *Abandoned*: Will not be implemented (with explanation)

Current Backlog
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The backlog is maintained in the `backlog/` directory. For the most up-to-date information, see the `backlog README <../backlog/README.md>`_.

Integration with CIPs
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Backlog items can be linked to CIPs when they represent significant improvements or architectural changes. This provides traceability between high-level design decisions and specific implementation tasks.

For more information about the backlog system, see the `backlog README <../backlog/README.md>`_.