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 ### Refactors
 
+* ♻️ Simplify database readiness checks. PR [#2460](https://github.com/fastapi/full-stack-fastapi-template/pull/2460) by [@tiangolo](https://github.com/tiangolo).
 * ✅ Simplify password reset E2E tests. PR [#2453](https://github.com/fastapi/full-stack-fastapi-template/pull/2453) by [@alejsdev](https://github.com/alejsdev).
 * 💄 Refactor email templates and components for improved styling. PR [#2451](https://github.com/fastapi/full-stack-fastapi-template/pull/2451) by [@alejsdev](https://github.com/alejsdev).
 * ♻️ Replace Mailcatcher with Mailpit for local email testing. PR [#2436](https://github.com/fastapi/full-stack-fastapi-template/pull/2436) by [@alejsdev](https://github.com/alejsdev).