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# Getting Started

In the `Getting Started` section of your Java project's README you should provide copy-able blocks consisting of either the start command with recommended parameters if your project is a run-able program or dependency details if it's a library. If your project can provide both (for example since it's a run-able program that offers a separated API) the start command should be placed above the dependency details since it's closer to the end-user.


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