149 refactor backend

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Description

Fixes # (issue)

Type of change

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
• This change requires a documentation update

How Has This Been Tested?

• Manual testing (requires screenshots or videos)
• Integration tests written (requires checks to pass)

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• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• I have added thorough tests that prove my fix is effective and that my feature works
• I have written a storybook for frontend components (if applicable)
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