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+### Contributing
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+Please see the documentation on [contributing and developing for Snipe-IT](https://snipe-it.readme.io/docs/contributing).
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+Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.