diff --git a/backend/tests/conftest.py b/backend/tests/conftest.py
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+import pytest
+import sys
+import os
+
+# Add backend to path so imports work without installing the package
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), ".."))