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User interface developers implement, code, document and maintain the interface of a software system by using front-end development technologies.

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Essential
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Optional
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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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graphics editor software

The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.

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integrated development environment software

The suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface, such as Visual Studio or Eclipse.

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software UI design patterns

The reusable solutions and formalised best practices to solve common user interface tasks in software development and design.

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web programming

The programming paradigm that is based on combining markup (which adds context and structure to text) and other web programming code, such as AJAX, javascript and PHP, in order to carry out appropriate actions and visualise the content.

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computer programming

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.

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style sheet languages

The field of computer language that conveys the presentation of structured documents such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such as font, color and layout.

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World Wide Web Consortium standards

The standards, technical specifications and guidelines developed by the international organisation World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which allow the design and development of web applications.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

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analyse software specifications

Assess the specifications of a software product or system to be developed by identifying functional and non-functional requirements, constraints and possible sets of use cases which illustrate interactions between the software and its users.

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design user interface

Create software or device components which enable interaction between humans and systems or machines, using appropriate techniques, languages and tools so as to streamline interaction while using the system or machine.

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develop software prototype

Create a first incomplete or preliminary version of a piece of software application to simulate some specific aspects of the final product.

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interpret technical texts

Read and understand technical texts that provide information on how to perform a task, usually explained in steps.

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use an application-specific interface

Understand and use interfaces particular to an application or use case.

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use methodologies for user-centered design

Use design methodologies in which the needs, wishes and limitations of end users of a product, service or process are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process.

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use software design patterns

Utilise reusable solutions, formalised best practices, to solve common ICT development tasks in software development and design.

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use software libraries

Utilise collections of codes and software packages which capture frequently used routines to help programmers simplify their work.

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design graphics

Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.

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This includes computer graphic design.
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draw design sketches

Create rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.

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Optional knowledge 69 competences

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ABAP

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.

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Adobe Illustrator

The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.

digital
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Adobe Photoshop

The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.

digital
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AJAX

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.

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Ajax Framework

The Ajax software development environments which provide specific features and components that support and guide web applications development.

digital
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Ansible

The tool Ansible is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.

digital
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Apache Maven

The tool Apache Maven is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.

digital
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APL

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.

digital
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ASP.NET

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.

digital
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Assembly (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.

digital
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C#

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.

digital
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C++

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++.

digital
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COBOL

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.

digital
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CoffeeScript

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript.

digital
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Common Lisp

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.

digital
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CSS

The computer language CSS is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such as font, color and layout.

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Drupal

The open-source web-based software system written in PHP, used for creating, editing, publishing and archiving blogs, articles, web pages or press releases, which requires a higher level of technical understanding of HTML, CSS and PHP.

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Eclipse (integrated development environment software)

The computer program Eclipse is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the Eclipse Foundation.

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Erlang

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang.

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GIMP (graphics editor software)

The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by The GIMP Development Team.

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Groovy

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.

digital
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Haskell

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.

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human-computer interaction

The study of the behaviour and interaction between digital devices and human beings.

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ICT debugging tools

The ICT tools used to test and debug programs and software code, such as GNU Debugger (GDB), Intel Debugger (IDB), Microsoft Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind and WinDbg.

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ICT project management

The methodologies for the planning, implementation, review and follow-up of ICT projects, such as the development, integration, modification and sales of ICT products and services, as well as projects relating technological innovation in the field of ICT.

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Java (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java.

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JavaScript

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.

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JavaScript Framework

The JavaScript software development environments which provide specific features and components ( such as HTML generation tools, Canvas support or Visual design) that support and guide JavaScript web applications development.

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Jenkins (tools for software configuration management)

The tool Jenkins is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.

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JSSS

The computer language JSSS is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such as font, color and layout.

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KDevelop

The computer program KDevelop is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software community KDE.

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LESS

The computer language LESS is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such as font, color and layout.

digital
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Lisp

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.

digital
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MATLAB

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.

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Microsoft Visio

The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.

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Microsoft Visual C++

The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.

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ML (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.

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NoSQL

The Not Only SQL non-relational database used for creating, updating and managing large amounts of unstructured data stored in the cloud.

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Objective-C

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.

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OpenEdge Advanced Business Language

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.

digital
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Pascal (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.

digital
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Perl

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.

digital
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PHP

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.

digital
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Prolog (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.

digital
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Puppet (tools for software configuration management)

The tool Puppet is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.

digital
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Python (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python.

digital
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R

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.

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Ruby (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.

digital
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Salt (tools for software configuration management)

The tool Salt is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.

digital
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SAP R3

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.

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SAS language

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language.

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Sass

The computer language Sass is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such as font, color and layout.

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Scala

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.

digital
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Scratch (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.

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SketchBook Pro

The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Autodesk.

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Smalltalk (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk.

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software interaction design

The methodologies for designing interaction between users and a software product or service to satisfy the needs and preferences of most of the people who will interface with the product and to simplify the communication between product and user such as Goal-oriented design.

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STAF

The tool STAF is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.

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Swift (computer programming)

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.

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Synfig

The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.

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tools for software configuration management

The software programs to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit, such as CVS, ClearCase, Subversion, GIT and TortoiseSVN perform this management.

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TypeScript

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.

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Vagrant

The tool Vagrant is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.

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VBScript

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.

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Visual Basic

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.

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WordPress

The open-source web-based software systems used for creating, editing, publishing and archiving blogs, articles, web pages or press releases which are mostly managed by users with limited web programming knowledge.

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Xcode

The computer program Xcode is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software company Apple.

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augmented reality

The process of adding diverse digital content (such as images, 3D objects, etc) on surfaces that exist in the real world. The user can interact in real-time with the technology by using devices such as mobile phones.

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screen reader

Software program which converts screen elements such as text, images, or buttons, displayed in the computer into Braille or speech. Assistive technology used by visually impaired or blind people to interpret what appears on the computer screen through braille output, audio icons or speech synthesisers.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

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debug software

Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and remove these faults.

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design interaction model

Design and develop an interaction model. Design a multi-turn conversation, use built-in intents and slots, handle unexpected conversational requests or responses, design multi-modal skills using one or more service interfaces (for example, audio, video, and gadgets).

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use automatic programming

Utilise specialised software tools to generate computer code from specifications, such as diagrams, structured informations or other means of describing functionality.

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Includes visual programming.
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use concurrent programming

Utilise specialised ICT tools to create programs that can execute concurrent operations by splitting programs into parallel processes and, once computed, combining the outcomes together.

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use functional programming

Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code which treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and seeks to avoid state and mutable data. Use programming languages which support this method such as LISP, PROLOG and Haskell.

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use logic programming

Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code composed of series of sentences in logical form, expressing rules and facts about some problem domain. Use programming languages which support this method such as Prolog, Answer Set Programming and Datalog.

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use markup languages

Utilise computer languages that are syntactically distinguishable from the text, to add annotations to a document, specify layout and process types of documents such as HTML.

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use object-oriented programming

Utilise specialised ICT tools for programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures. Use programming languages which support this method such as JAVA and C++.

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use query languages

Retrieve information from a database or information system using computer languages designed for the retrieval of data.

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use scripting programming

Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer operations. Use programming languages which support this method such as Unix Shell scripts, JavaScript, Python and Ruby.

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utilise computer-aided software engineering tools

Use software tools (CASE) to support the development lifecycle, design and implementation of software and applications of high-quality that can be easily maintained.

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create flowchart diagram

Compose a diagram that illustrates systematic progress through a procedure or system using connecting lines and a set of symbols.

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