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+# Contributing
+
+1. Fork the project
+2. Create a feature branch corresponding to you change
+3. Commit and test thoroughly
+4. Create a Pull Request on GitHub
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 However, you can override it using the `priority` option.
 
-## Contributing
-
-1. Fork the project
-2. Create a feature branch corresponding to you change
-3. Commit and test thoroughly
-4. Create a Pull Request on github
-
 ## License & Authors
 
 - Author:: Seth Vargo (sethvargo@gmail.com)