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 # CONTRIBUTE
+This is a short version of the [Development Procedures](https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/wiki/Development-procedures).
+
 1. Check if your code follows the [coding conventions](https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/wiki/Coding-conventions). If the code does not comply these style rules, your code will not be merged.
 
 2. The master branch should always be in a working state. The RIOT maintainers will create release tags based on this branch, whenever a milestone is completed.
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 4. Keep commits to the point, e.g., don't add whitespace/typo fixes to other code changes. If changes are layered, layer the patches.
 
 5. Describe the technical detail of the change(s) as specific as possible.
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+6. Use [Labels](https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/wiki/Labels) to help classify pull requests and issues.