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      {
        "item_index": 19,
        "daily_cost": 8.0,
        "category": "security"
      }
    ]
  },
  "recommendations": [
    "Start with 5 quick wins to build momentum and demonstrate immediate value from tech debt reduction efforts.",
    "Focus initial efforts on 'other' category debt, which represents the largest effort investment (130.0 hours)."
  ]
}