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+## Description of the change
+
+## Why am I making this change?
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+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I've updated the relevant CHANGELOG files if necessary. Changes to `javy-cli` and `javy-core` do not require updating CHANGELOG files.
+- [ ] I've updated the relevant crate versions if necessary. [Versioning policy for library crates](../docs/contributing.md#versioning-for-library-crates).
+- [ ] I've updated documentation including crate documentation if necessary.