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name: "Rename upcoming pipeline stage to backlog"
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# Story 287: Rename upcoming pipeline stage to backlog

## User Story

As a project owner, I want the "upcoming" pipeline stage renamed to "backlog" throughout the codebase, UI, and directory structure, so that the terminology better reflects that these items are not necessarily coming up next.

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Directory renamed from 1_upcoming to 1_backlog
- [ ] All server code references updated (watcher, lifecycle, MCP tools, workflow, etc.)
- [ ] Frontend UI labels updated
- [ ] MCP tool descriptions and outputs use "backlog" instead of "upcoming"
- [ ] Existing story/bug files moved to the new directory
- [ ] Git commit messages use "backlog" for new items going forward

## Out of Scope

- TBD
