- Updated project status to reflect the latest media management milestones and version increment to 0.8.44.
- Enhanced MEDIA_ASSETS_AND_ARCHIVE_SPEC.md with new API details for media asset lifecycle and inline media integration.
- Improved exercise media handling in the frontend, including new preview features and user prompts for media deletion.
- Adjusted backend API to ensure proper handling of media asset deletions without removing files, maintaining governance and user experience.