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+# AD482 Application Repository
+
+This repository contains applications used in
+Red Hat training AD482 - Developing Event-Driven Applications with Apache Kafka and Red Hat AMQ Streams.
+
+## Issues
+
+Should you find any issues with the course applications, or have any general
+questions, file a new [issue](https://github.com/RedHatTraining/AD482-apps/issues/new).