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- [x] Verify that the copilot-instructions.md file in the .github directory is created. ✅ **COMPLETED**: Created copilot-instructions.md file

- [x] Clarify Project Requirements ✅ **COMPLETED**: This is a Django-based foundation management system with Docker deployment
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- [x] Scaffold the Project ✅ **COMPLETED**: Project already exists and is properly structured
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- [x] Customize the Project ✅ **COMPLETED**: Existing project imported, no customization needed
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- [x] Install Required Extensions ✅ **COMPLETED**: No specific extensions required for this project
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- [x] Compile the Project ✅ **COMPLETED**: Docker containers built successfully
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- [x] Create and Run Task ✅ **COMPLETED**: Docker development environment started successfully
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- [x] Launch the Project ✅ **COMPLETED**: Development environment is running
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- [x] Ensure Documentation is Complete ✅ **COMPLETED**: Documentation verified and copilot-instructions.md updated
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