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+# Refactor Zealot Notes
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+Run 18, PR 2 - staged-subset+amend strategy
+Persona: refactor-zealot
+Initial refactor idea captured.
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+# Refactor Zealot Addendum
+
+Additional context for refactor zealot run 18.