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+# ⚠️ Deprecated:
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+This repository is no longer actively maintained as it does not adhere to current best practices. Development has moved to a new repository where improvements  are being actively worked on.
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+We recommend transitioning to the new version once it's available. More details about the new repo will be shared here soon!
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+# 🔗 New Repository (Soon to be Available)
+[Link to New Repo – Placeholder]
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 # Backbase Golden Sample MicroServices system
 
 - This project is a development of a small set of [Backbase Service SDK](https://community.backbase.com/documentation/ServiceSDK/latest/index) (**Spring Boot** and **Cloud**) based Microservices projects that implement cloud-native intuitive, Microservices design patterns, and coding best practices.