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+# telemetry
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+Author: Hayden Schroeder
+Date: 09/29/23
+
+## Code History
+
+## Standards
+
+- All code should follow the [Google style guide](https://google.github.io/styleguide/)
+- Repository should follow gitflow branching strategy
+- More info can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ARGR6GPORXKE09iwE0viAhfVXgTAP3NhcMlSWubIhwk/edit?usp=sharing)