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 * Please read [Contributing to the Rails Documentation](http://edgeguides.rubyonrails.org/contributing_to_ruby_on_rails.html#contributing-to-the-rails-documentation).
 
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 Ruby on Rails is a volunteer effort. We encourage you to pitch in and [join the team](http://contributors.rubyonrails.org)!
 
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