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 # dpp_docs
 A new template for the Design for Physical Prototyping project documentation. 
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+To get started with your documentation, generate your own repository by clicking "[use this template]" or clone this repository!
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+[use this template]: https://github.com/pretoms/dpp_docs/generate
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