2024.3: Intro

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-These are the beta release notes for Home Assistant Core 2024.3 (and is thus a
-work in progress).
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-If you encounter any issues with the beta release, please report them on GitHub:
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-- Issues with integrations, automations and such (Core related):<br>
-  <https://github.com/home-assistant/core/issues>
-- Issues with the frontend/UI/dashboards:<br>
-  <https://github.com/home-assistant/frontend/issues>
-- Issues with the documentation:<br>
-  <https://github.com/home-assistant/home-assistant.io/issues>
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-Please be sure to include the beta version you are running in the issue
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-Issues introduced in the beta are processed with priority.
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 Home Assistant Core 2024.3! 🎉
 
-Thanks for helping out testing the beta! ❤️
+Yes, you read the title right! I'm super stoked about this one. It has been
+talked about for ages... I promise it is real:
 
-Enjoy the (beta) release!
+**Drag 'n drop for dashboards is finally here! 🎉**
 
-../Frenck & Bram
+A first experimental version of the section dashboard that supports drag 'n drop.
+A tremendous step forward and an even bigger milestone for the Home Assistant!
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+But don't be blinded by these Dungeons 'n Dragons; there is a lot more!
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+New intents for Assist (I can finally tell my vacuum to start cleaning!), using
+script inputs/fields from the dashboard, and a new energy graph for individual
+devices. And that is just the tip of the iceberg!
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+Enjoy the release!
+
+../Frenck
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+PS: A big thanks and shoutout to [@bramkragten] & [@balloob] for organizing
+and running the beta and everyone who helped out making these release notes
+happen during my absence this beta. 🥰
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+[@bramkragten]: https://github.com/bramkragten
+[@balloob]: https://github.com/balloob
 
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