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+---
+'@backstage/backend-app-api': patch
+---
+
+Added `lifecycleFactory` implementation.
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+---
+'@backstage/backend-defaults': patch
+---
+
+Added `lifecycleFactory` to default service factories.
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+---
+'@backstage/backend-plugin-api': patch
+---
+
+Added initial support for registering shutdown hooks via `lifecycleServiceRef`.