Clarify epics dates inheritance documentation
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For the start date: GitLab scans all child epics and issues assigned to the epic, and sets the start date to match the earliest found start date or milestone. For the due date: GitLab sets the due date to match the latest due date or milestone found among its child epics and issues.
https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/group/epics/manage_epics.html#start-and-due-date-inheritance
Because a start date and an end date of Epics do not inherit from assigned Issue's due date directly, the documentation should mention Issues are proxies for milestones in the "Start and due date inheritance" section.
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