spike: clean state for tests

[midleman]

Objective

The goal of this spike is to identify and define the ideal configuration for resetting, cleaning up, or clearing the application state at the beginning of each test. By ensuring that every test starts in a known, clean, and predictable state, we aim to improve test reliability and reduce potential flakiness caused by lingering state or dependencies.

Tasks

1. Research and define ideal test state(s)
2. Collaborate with Devs to determine feasibility