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+---
+name: New Java distribution template
+about: Suggest a new Java distribution request
+title: ''
+labels: new-distribution
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+**Description:**
+Describe your proposal.
+
+**Justification:**
+Justification or a use case for your proposal.
+
+**Download URL:**
+Download URL for a new distribution
+
+**License:**
+Link for license for a new distribution 
+
+**Are you willing to submit a PR?**
+<!--- We accept contributions! -->
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+**Description:**
+Describe your changes.
+
+**Related issue:**
+Add link to the related issue.
+
+**Download URL:**
+Download URL for a new distribution
+
+**License:**
+Link for license for a new distribution 
+
+**Check list:**
+- [ ] Mark if documentation changes are required.
+- [ ] Mark if tests were added or updated to cover the changes.
+- [ ] Mark if new distribution is being added.
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