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+[![Gitpod Ready-to-Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gitpod-Ready--to--Code-blue?logo=gitpod)](https://gitpod.io/#https://gitlab.stud.idi.ntnu.no/it1901/gitpod-templates)
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 # gitpod-templates
 
-Gitpod-ready templates
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+This repo contains templates for repositories that support gitpod, i.e. with proper .gitignore, .gitpod.docker and .gitpod.yml files
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+There are also branches for projects configured with maven and/or gradle for various purposes