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+# LibJ SQL
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+> Supplementary patterns for the `java.sql` package.
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+[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/libj/sql.png)](https://travis-ci.org/libj/sql)
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+## Introduction
+
+The LibJ sql library provides supplementary extensions to the `java.sql` package, as well as common functions and abstractions related to SQL.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
+
+Please make sure to update sqls as appropriate.
+
+### License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE.txt](LICENSE.txt) file for details.
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