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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ This checklist tracks the implementation progress of the Intelligent Divar Ads C
 ## 1. Project Setup & Infrastructure
 - [x] Create Python virtual environment and set up `requirements.txt`
 - [ ] Configure Docker environment (`docker-compose.yml` & `Dockerfiles`)
-- [ ] Setup environment variables template (`.env.example`)
+- [x] Setup environment variables template (`.env.example`)
 
 ## 2. Backend Base & Models
 - [x] Implement core abstract base models (`BaseModel`, `TimeStampedModel` in `core/models.py`)