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+# testapp
+
+A test application repository for development and experimentation.
+
+## Description
+
+This is a test application repository that can be used for various development purposes, testing features, and experimenting with new ideas.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+No special prerequisites required. This is a minimal test repository.
+
+### Installation
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/dineshc-msft/testapp.git
+
+# Navigate to the project directory
+cd testapp
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+This is a test repository for development and experimentation. You can use it to test features, try out new ideas, or as a sandbox for learning.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+## License
+
+This is a test repository. Please add appropriate license information as needed.
+
+## Contact
+
+Project Link: [https://github.com/dineshc-msft/testapp](https://github.com/dineshc-msft/testapp)
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