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 **Sprint**: 8 (Apr 15 – Apr 28, 2026)
 **Target**: v1.8.0
-**Status**: Planning
+**Status**: In Progress (Implementation Started 2026-03-22)
 **Related**: [Sprint 7 Retrospective](../retrospectives/sprint_7.md) | [Execution Plan](cddbs_execution_plan.md)
 **Branch Policy**: Production work branches from `development`, not `main`