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+# Auto normalizes line endings on commit so devs don't need to change local settings.
+# Only effects text files and ignores other file types. 
+# For more info see: https://www.aleksandrhovhannisyan.com/blog/crlf-vs-lf-normalizing-line-endings-in-git/
+* text=auto