Projects Board view: "Set limit" does not apply correctly to displayed items

[Meerval]

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Description
When using the "Set limit" option in Board view within GitHub Projects, the number of displayed items does not match the limit that was set.

Steps to reproduce

1. Open a GitHub Project in Board view.
2. Use the "Set limit" option to set a specific number of items (e.g., 1).
3. Observe the board.

Expected behavior
The board should display exactly the number of items specified in the "Set limit" setting.

Actual behavior
💀 The board displays a different number of items than specified.
💀 Displayed number is "47/1" but should be "1/47"

Environment

• Browser: Google Chrome 138.0.7204.184
• OS: Windows 11

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[YashSmithh]

Noticed the same issue with the board view limit—super frustrating! If you're building or fixing project management tools, dev technosys can help. You can even hire software developers from them to implement accurate board features.