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+Apache Ignite Extensions Maven Build Instructions
+================================================
+
+1) Compile and install:
+	
+	mvn clean install -Pall-java,all-scala,licenses -DskipTests
+
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+Apache Ignite Extensions Release Notes
+===========================
+
+Apache Ignite Spring Boot Modules 1.0
+-------------------------------------
+
+* Auto configure of Ignite node for spring-boot based applications implemented.
+* Auto configure of Ignite thin client for spring-boot based applications implemented.