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+# !! Deprecation notice !!
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+- This repo will be archived in the near future. 
+- No new versions will be released here
+
+-----
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 # GXF Java utilities
 
 This repository contains utility libraries for GXF java applications.
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 The keys can be provided through the KeyProvider interface, which can be implemented to provide custom key retrieval logic.
 
 The SigningUtil class use the security provider `SunRsaSign` and the algorithm `SHA256withRSA` as defaults.
-Autoconfiguration is available for Spring Boot applications to change these defaults.
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+Autoconfiguration is available for Spring Boot applications to change these defaults.