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-# testRepo
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+# testRepo
+
+A test repository for development and experimentation purposes.
+
+## Description
+
+testRepo is a simple repository designed for testing GitHub features, workflows, and development practices. This repository serves as a sandbox environment for experimenting with various GitHub functionalities.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Description](#description)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## Installation
+
+To clone this repository:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/ethanyhou/testRepo.git
+cd testRepo
+```
+
+No additional dependencies or setup required.
+
+## Usage
+
+This repository can be used for:
+
+- Testing Git commands and workflows
+- Experimenting with GitHub features (Actions, Pull Requests, Issues, etc.)
+- Learning version control practices
+- Trying out different development tools and integrations
+
+Simply clone the repository and use it as needed for your testing purposes.
+
+## Features
+
+- Minimal setup required
+- Clean slate for experimentation
+- Version control with Git
+- GitHub integration ready
+
+## Contributing
+
+As this is a test repository, contributions are welcome for testing purposes:
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/test-feature`)
+3. Make your changes
+4. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add some test feature'`)
+5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/test-feature`)
+6. Open a Pull Request
+
+## License
+
+This is a test repository and is provided as-is for educational and testing purposes.
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