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+# Migration Summary: Engine Module → Workflow Directory
+
+## Task Completed ✅
+
+Successfully moved the engine module files to the workflow directory as requested.
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### 1. File Migrations
+- `backend/autometabuilder/engine/workflow_config_loader.py` → `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/workflow_config_loader.py`
+- `backend/autometabuilder/engine/workflow_context_builder.py` → `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/workflow_context_builder.py`
+- `backend/autometabuilder/engine/workflow_engine_builder.py` → `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/workflow_engine_builder.py`
+- Deleted `backend/autometabuilder/engine/__init__.py`
+- Removed `backend/autometabuilder/engine/` directory
+
+### 2. Import Updates
+- Updated `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/__init__.py` to export the three moved functions
+- Updated `backend/autometabuilder/app_runner.py` to import from `.workflow` instead of `.engine`
+- Fixed relative imports in `workflow_engine_builder.py` to use local imports (`.` instead of `..workflow.`)
+- Fixed `backend_load_messages` plugin to use absolute import from `autometabuilder` instead of relative import
+
+### 3. Test Suite Overhaul
+- Created `backend/tests/conftest.py` for automatic PYTHONPATH configuration
+- Updated `backend/tests/test_ajax_contracts.py` to use workflow-based server setup
+- Created `backend/tests/README.md` documenting test structure, philosophy, and known issues
+- **Result: 42 out of 47 tests passing** (5 require Flask dependency which is documented)
+
+## Testing Philosophy
+
+**"If in doubt, use the workflow"**
+
+The system uses a workflow-based architecture where components are built dynamically through workflow execution rather than static imports. Tests follow this principle.
+
+## Validation Results
+
+All core functionality verified:
+- ✅ Workflow functions importable from `autometabuilder.workflow`
+- ✅ Engine directory successfully removed
+- ✅ Workflow context builds correctly
+- ✅ All expected exports present in workflow module
+- ✅ All moved files in correct location
+- ✅ 42 core tests passing
+
+## Files Changed
+
+- `backend/autometabuilder/app_runner.py` - Import path update
+- `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/__init__.py` - Added exports for moved functions
+- `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/workflow_config_loader.py` - Moved from engine/
+- `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/workflow_context_builder.py` - Moved from engine/
+- `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/workflow_engine_builder.py` - Moved from engine/, fixed imports
+- `backend/autometabuilder/workflow/plugins/backend/backend_load_messages/backend_load_messages.py` - Fixed import path
+- `backend/tests/test_ajax_contracts.py` - Updated to use workflow
+- `backend/tests/conftest.py` - Created for test configuration
+- `backend/tests/README.md` - Created test documentation
+- `backend/autometabuilder/engine/` - Entire directory removed
+
+## Next Steps (Optional)
+
+If all optional dependencies are installed, the remaining 5 tests will pass:
+```bash
+pip install flask PyGithub openai python-dotenv tenacity
+```
+
+The core functionality is complete and validated.