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-# git README
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-This is the README for your extension "git". After writing up a brief description, we recommend including the following sections.
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-## Features
-
-Describe specific features of your extension including screenshots of your extension in action. Image paths are relative to this README file.
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-For example if there is an image subfolder under your extension project workspace:
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-\!\[feature X\]\(images/feature-x.png\)
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-> Tip: Many popular extensions utilize animations. This is an excellent way to show off your extension! We recommend short, focused animations that are easy to follow.
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-## Requirements
-
-If you have any requirements or dependencies, add a section describing those and how to install and configure them.
-
-## Extension Settings
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-Include if your extension adds any VS Code settings through the `contributes.configuration` extension point.
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-For example:
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-This extension contributes the following settings:
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-* `myExtension.enable`: enable/disable this extension
-* `myExtension.thing`: set to `blah` to do something
-
-## Known Issues
-
-Calling out known issues can help limit users opening duplicate issues against your extension.
-
-## Release Notes
-
-Users appreciate release notes as you update your extension.
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-### 1.0.0
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-Initial release of ...
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-### 1.0.1
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-Fixed issue #.
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-### 1.1.0
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-Added features X, Y, and Z.
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-## Working with Markdown
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-**Note:** You can author your README using Visual Studio Code.  Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:
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-* Split the editor (`Cmd+\` on OSX or `Ctrl+\` on Windows and Linux)
-* Toggle preview (`Shift+CMD+V` on OSX or `Shift+Ctrl+V` on Windows and Linux)
-* Press `Ctrl+Space` (Windows, Linux) or `Cmd+Space` (OSX) to see a list of Markdown snippets
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-### For more information
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-* [Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support](http://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/markdown)
-* [Markdown Syntax Reference](https://help.github.com/articles/markdown-basics/)
-
-**Enjoy!**
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