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 "title": "The book in release mode",
 "subtitle": "A first release candidate from the first list, the rounds, the adversarial review board, and precedents. 14 panels.",
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 "book_version": "v1.0.0 (the second edition does not exist yet)",
 "by": "gen-z.journalist, 19 October 2026, from Dinis's memo on release candidates and the review board",
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