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 # A sample Python project
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+This repository is intended for learning and demonstrating Python packaging concepts.
 ![Python Logo](https://www.python.org/static/community_logos/python-logo.png "Sample inline image")
 
 A sample project that exists as an aid to the [Python Packaging User