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From: Chris Barratt <71010326+ceebee-dev@users.noreply.github.com>
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+# CSDE-cordapp-template-java
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+To help make the process of prototyping Cordapps on Developer Preview 2 more straight forward we have developed the Cordapp Standard Development Environment (CSDE). 
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+The CSDE is obtained by cloning this CSDE-Cordapp-Template-java to your local machine. The CSDE provides:
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+ - A ready set up Cordapp Project which you can use as a starting point to develop your own prototypes.
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+ - A base Gradle configuration which brings in the dependencies you need to write and test a Corda 5 Cordapp.
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+ - A set of Gradle helper tasks which speed up and simplify the development and deployment process. (these are effectively wrappers over the Corda-Cli)
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+ - Debug configuration for debugging a local Corda cluster.
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+ - The MyFirstFlow code which forms the basis of this getting started documentation.
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+ - Ability to configure the Members of the Local corda Network.
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+Note, the CSDE is experimental, we may or may not release it as part of Corda 5.0, in part based on developer feedback using it.  
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+To find out how to use the CSDE please refer to the getting started section in the Corda 5 Developer Preview 2 documentation at https://docs.r3.com/