Refactor batch 2#658

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refactor-batch-2

Commits on Mar 12, 2026

refactor: batch 1 client functions remove redundant server calls
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Update client tests: replace MODULE 5 checks with ds.class verification
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Commits on Mar 13, 2026

revert whitespace changes
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Commits on Mar 30, 2026

try: use performance version of dsBase to pass CI
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