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+================================================================================
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+
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+================================================================================
+
+Best practice, fit in with the style that is already there. However, things have
+evolved over time so there are some variations across the project; use your
+judgement.
+
+There is a validate build target that performs checks using tools like checkstyle.
+This is off by default but can be enabled by setting "execute.validate=true" in
+your build.properties file.
+
+This directory contains support files for various IDEs that can help configure
+your development environment.
+
+Some guidelines:
+* Do not rely on Java's autoboxing - perform conversions explicitly