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 ### Commits
 Commits and merge request names MUST be done as documented here: https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/
-Merge request titles MUST also include the ticket id from our jira tickets. The jira board can be opened through the issues tab.
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+Merge request titles MAY also include the ticket id from our jira tickets if the Merge request is part of a ticket. The jira board can be opened through the issues tab.
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