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+# Sets the java version to use via jenv
+# First line must be a java version installed and recognized by `jenv versions`
+# Valid versions are always: 1.8, 11, 11.0, 17, or 17.0
+# Valid versions are sometimes: 1.8.0.352, 11.0.17, 17.0.5
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