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How to license

Before making your repository public, you MUST choose a license. Why?

NOTE if you have used the bootstrap helpers, then you have the Apache-2.0 license by default.

Apache-2.0

The approved and default license is "Apache-2.0" (local copy). Why?

A NOTICE file needs to be added along the LICENSE file.

It is good practice to have an AUTHORS file also. Keep it updated!

Commit the LICENSE, the NOTICE and possibly the AUTHORS file to your repository, and link to the license in README.md by adding at the bottom:

## License

[Apache-2.0](LICENSE)

NOTE Don't forget to mention the Apache-2.0 license in whatever package manager you use e.g. package.json.

Unlicense

If the repository is really slim e.g. configuration, and thus there's nothing to protect/attribute, then put the repository in the public domain by using "Unlicense". Why?

Commit the UNLICENSE (not LICENSE) file to your repository, and link to the license in README.md by adding at the bottom:

## License

[Unlicense](UNLICENSE)

NOTE Don't forget to mention the Unlicense license in whatever package manager you use e.g. package.json.