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+Project Title
+=============
+
+Summary of job
+
+Prerequisites
+-------------
+
+### Libraries
+
+- [lib 1](link_for_lib_1)
+- [lib 2](link_for_lib_2)
+
+### Programs
+
+- [Program 1](link_for_Program_1)
+- [Program 2](link_for_Program_2)
+
+### Testing Framework(s)
+
+
+
+Setup
+-----
+
+