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+# Default ignored files
+/shelf/
+/workspace.xml
+# Rider ignored files
+/.idea.manifesto.iml
+/projectSettingsUpdater.xml
+/modules.xml
+/contentModel.xml
+/.idea/
+# Datasource local storage ignored files
+/dataSources/
+/dataSources.local.xml
+# Editor-based HTTP Client requests
+/httpRequests/
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-# manifesto
-Lviv .NET Community manifesto.
+# Lviv .NET Community manifesto
+
+We are sharing our experiences and ideas on software engineering, and helping others do it. 
+During our community work, we have identified following ideas which we shaped into a manifesto which precisely describes what do we value as community. 
+
+
+- We provide a safe platform to share ideas, experiences, values, and support a meaningful discussion over those 
+- Everything can get a bit of improvement which comes at some cost
+- Laughter is good
+- Business is good and can do great social impact
+- We are the ones to identify, suggest, do social impact
+- We stay tolerant with attention to [Paradox of tolerance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance)
+- We value personal and professional growth
+- We value leadership skills and leading by example
+- We value proactivity in every form
+- We value being global and diverse, learning from various cultures and communities
+- We value openness and transparency
+- We value continuous collaboration
+- We celebrate success and learn from it, as well as from our mistakes
+- We support our members in various tough life situations which does not go against our community standards
+
+# References
+- Facebook
+- Twitter
+- Telegram
+- YouTube
+- Meetup
+- Github
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