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+Contributing to JDT - Java development tools
+============================================
+
+Thanks for your interest in this project.
+
+Project description:
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+
+The JDT project provides the tool plug-ins that implement a Java IDE supporting the development of any Java application, including Eclipse plug-ins. It adds a Java project nature and Java perspective to the Eclipse Workbench as well as a number of views, editors, wizards, builders, and code merging and refactoring tools. The JDT project allows Eclipse to be a development environment for itself.
+
+- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/eclipse.jdt
+
+Developer resources:
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+
+Information regarding source code management, builds, coding standards, and more.
+
+- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/eclipse.jdt/developer
+
+Contributor License Agreement:
+------------------------------
+
+Before your contribution can be accepted by the project, you need to create and electronically sign the Eclipse Foundation Contributor License Agreement (CLA).
+
+- http://www.eclipse.org/legal/CLA.php
+
+Contact:
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+
+Contact the project developers via the project's "dev" list.
+
+- https://dev.eclipse.org/mailman/listinfo/jdt-dev
+
+Search for bugs:
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+
+This project uses Bugzilla to track ongoing development and issues.
+
+- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/buglist.cgi?product=JDT
+
+Create a new bug:
+-----------------
+
+Be sure to search for existing bugs before you create another one. Remember that contributions are always welcome!
+
+- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/enter_bug.cgi?product=JDT