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+"""
+Pytest configuration — ensures the project root is on sys.path.
+
+Author: A Taylor
+"""
+
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Add project root to sys.path so `from src.xxx import ...` works everywhere
+sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).resolve().parent))