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Improve logging throughout the codebase

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Description

Hmm, that error message is non-descriptive to any of us. Have you tried enabling debug-logging?

Originally posted by @tvdijen in #271

Logging messages are in many cases just a steaming pile of WHAT THE HELL WENT WRONG?!. Needs improving.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the module's logging calls and reviewing the existing debug-logging behavior. Done means the affected messages consistently explain what went wrong and provide useful context, with relevant tests updated or added where the project already covers logging.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
authentication, backend, observability
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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