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System notifications communicate system-generated updates such as connection changes, maintenance, or session expiry.
Keep the text relevant and informative, and include only the context needed to understand impact.
Write a concise title in sentence case. Add a description only when extra meaning is needed (timing, impact, or where to find something).
When shown as a toast, keep title and description especially brief.

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Success Notification

Success notifications confirm that an action has been completed.
Keep the text short and scannable, and use consistent patterns like “[object] [action taken]” (“Sales order created”) or “[count] [objects] [action taken]” (“2 sales orders were deleted.”).
Include names/IDs only when they are needed.
Place the main message in the title and add a brief description only when it clarifies what happens next.

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Warning Notification

Warning notifications give advance notice when data loss or an error state could occur.
Use factual, actionable wording and structure the message as risk + consequence + preventive action (for example, “Unsaved changes” + “Save before leaving this page.”).
Include only the context needed to act.

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Error Notification

Error notifications are used when a problem has occurred and progress may be blocked.
Explain what went wrong in plain language and make recovery clear (for example, “Couldn’t save changes” + “Check required fields and try again.”).
Avoid technical codes unless a user-facing explanation is also provided.

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