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+# For more Java information and examples, see
+# https://docs.semaphoreci.com/article/85-language-java
+version: v1.0
+name: Hello Semaphore
+agent:
+  machine:
+    type: e1-standard-2
+    os_image: ubuntu1804
+blocks:
+  - name: Java example
+    task:
+      jobs:
+        - name: Run java
+          commands:
+            - java --version
+            - mvn -v
+            # Uncomment the following line to pull your code,
+            # then proceed by adding your custom commands:
+            #- checkout