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    "you_lose": [
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      "Workload view and time tracking at Asana's depth",
      "The mobile apps"
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    "Plane moves fast, which cuts both ways — pin your Docker image tags and read the changelog before updating.",
    "There is no Asana importer. The 10-hour estimate covers CSV export from Asana and hand-rebuilding projects and panels."
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-19"
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