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+# The super-short version
+
+  1. Thank you
+  2. Work on a branch
+  3. Send pull requests
+  4. Provide test coverage
+  5. Your contributions will be recognised in subsequent releases
+  
+# Discussion
+
+If you need clarification on anything, open an issue here or a topic [on the forum](https://discourse.sci-gaia.eu)
+  
+ Anything else [get in touch](mailto:roc@africa-grid.org)