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+# RCDT Linting
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+This repository contains linting file for use in [other RCDT robotics projects](<Link to RCDT robotics repo>)
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+## License
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+This project is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0 - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
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+## Contributing
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+Please read CODE_OF_CONDUCT, CONTRIBUTING, and PROJECT GOVERNANCE located in the overarching [RCDT robotics](<Link tbd>) project repository for details on the process for submitting pull requests to us.
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