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 ## Development
 
+### Conventional Commits
+
+Commit messages must follow the conventional commit guidelines.<br>
+For further information, see [conventionalcommits.org](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/).
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 ### Testing
 
 To run all tests run the following command: