diff --git a/datadivr/core/tasks.py b/datadivr/core/tasks.py
index 23a167a..c760c6d 100644
--- a/datadivr/core/tasks.py
+++ b/datadivr/core/tasks.py
@@ -88,3 +88,7 @@ async def _run_periodic(func: Callable[[], Awaitable[Any]], interval: float, nam
             except Exception:
                 logger.exception(f"Error in task {name}")
                 await asyncio.sleep(interval)
+
+
+# Development note: This module provides background task management
+# for the datadivr project, supporting both one-off and periodic tasks.