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Hans-Dieter G.

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AI Testing & Quality Manager | Test Management | Practical AI Development Experience

Wiehl
Hans-Dieter G.

Last position:

Training as an AI Expert

I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation. I work with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow, and Auto-GPT, as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools, to intelligently transform traditional software development, analysis, and testing processes.

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Harold T.

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Senior Software Developer | OOP . Full Stack . Web & Mobile . Cloud-Native

Braunschweig
Harold T.

Last position:

CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL

  • Planned and developed a CPU monitoring application for monitoring system performance and resource utilization.
  • Designed and implemented a Spring Boot backend providing a REST API for processing and exposing monitoring data.
  • Developed the React frontend for presenting monitoring information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
  • Integrated PostgreSQL for persistent storage and management of application data.
  • Containerized the application and its services using Docker Compose.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform on AWS.
  • Structured the application as a modern, maintainable system using REST-based communication between frontend and backend.
  • Designed and developed a secure, scalable CPU monitoring architecture (cpu-watcher) with a dedicated collector application that streams monitoring data to the backend, reducing direct exposure of system resources.
  • Designed a secure cloud infrastructure with the database isolated within a private network and OIDC-based authentication.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrated version-controlled CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, infrastructure changes, and application deployments.
  • Designed and implemented the frontend delivery architecture using AWS CloudFront.

Stack: Spring Boot · React · PostgreSQL · REST API · Docker Compose · Terraform · AWS

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Maciej S.

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Product Owner

Nuremberg
Maciej S.

Last position:

Product Owner at Bundesagentur für Arbeit

  • As part of the project, the further development of the identity management system was driven forward. This included a comprehensive refactoring of the interfaces to the connected target systems. In addition, several special systems were successfully connected to the IAM to ensure end-to-end identity and authorization management.
  • Technical design and solution proposals for IAM system development
  • Requirements analysis and requirements management (IREB, BABOK)
  • Alignment of the strategy with the future target architecture (TOGAF)
  • Prototyping of solutions
  • Documentation of requirements (Innovator)
  • Analysis and documentation of requirements and creation of process models (UML, BPMN, ArchiMate)
  • Modeling of requirements and system functionalities (OOA/OOD, UML)
  • Further development of interfaces (SOAP, REST)
  • Carrying out architecture reviews
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Songül D.

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Senior SAP Data & Analytics Consultant & Project Manager (BI / BW/4HANA) | Planning (BPC, BI-IP)

Düsseldorf
Songül D.

Last position:

Freelance SAP BW Consultant at DKV Mobility Services

  • Designed and implemented enhancements in SAP BW on HANA 7.5 in the context of CRM migration and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA transformation programs
  • Migrated SAPI data sources to the ODP framework as part of the S/4HANA migration
  • Delivered SAP ECC data to Snowflake using BW data models and Calculation Views for Power BI analytics
  • Integrated SAP and non-SAP data sources (including MS Dynamics)
  • Improved reporting transparency through consolidated data models
  • Optimized data loading processes for FI-CO data sources, significantly improving load times and system performance
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Marcus B.

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Java Cloud Expert

Grünwald
Marcus B.

Last position:

Java and Quarkus Expert at Large German energy service provider

  • Modernization of a large-scale Java enterprise application*

The project is modernizing a complex enterprise application that has grown over many years. The existing Spring-based legacy system runs on Java 8, OSGi, and Eclipse RCP and is being gradually migrated to a modern, maintainable architecture with Java 25 and Quarkus.

Marcus works on analysis, architecture, refactoring, and implementation. One focus is on untangling historically grown structures and dependencies and on building a clean, sustainable Java and Quarkus technology stack.

Tools & technologies: Java 8, Java 25, Quarkus, Hibernate ORM with Panache, EclipseLink, OSGi, Eclipse RCP, Maven, JUnit, Mockito, REST, JSON, Git, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, Jira, Confluence

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Hooman B.

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Fullstack Developer

Cologne
Hooman B.

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Fullstack Developer at Möbel Roller GmbH

  • Further development of the existing e-commerce platform based on SAP Commerce (Hybris) to meet the growing demands of digital commerce.
  • Ensuring the scalability and performance of the backend, so the platform remained stable and efficient even under heavy user load.
  • Development and integration of new OCC REST APIs and services for modular extensions and flexible adjustments, to implement new features quickly.
  • Optimization of data flows and interfaces, which significantly improved platform efficiency and system performance.
  • Ensuring a maintainable and scalable code base by using Clean Code principles, proven design patterns, and a future-proof architecture.
  • Reduction of errors through extensive testing with JUnit, Mockito, and load tests with Gatling, supported by the introduction of automated test processes.
  • Improved system performance through targeted refactoring measures and efficient database queries, especially to handle peak loads.
  • Use of modern cloud and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Grafana to ensure a stable and monitored infrastructure.
  • Clear improvement in efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the platform, which now meets the demands of a dynamic and growing e-commerce market.
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Burhan D.

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Experienced IT and AI Architect

Niederkassel
Burhan D.

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Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG

With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.

  • Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
  • Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
  • Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
  • Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
  • Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
  • Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
  • Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
  • Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
  • Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
  • Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
  • Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
  • Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
  • Implement the IT concept
  • Document the infrastructure

Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot

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Niko S.

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Developing Architect / Solution Architect

Hamburg
Niko S.

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Developing Architect, Technical Lead "gridlytics" at HH Energienetze

  • Building a data integration platform for high, medium, and low voltage assets for contextual analysis of time series with master data from the SCADA control system (IEC 60870 104), INIS, and SAP.
  • Responsibility for the architecture and implementation of the solution, as well as sparring partner for the Product Owner.
  • Use of Kotlin, Spring Boot, Maven, TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, liquibase, Elements IoT, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Python, jupyter, and various API gateways.
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Sabahattin K.

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Senior Java Developer | Lead Developer | Architect | Team Lead

Diedorf
Sabahattin K.

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Sole responsibility (design, development, infrastructure, operations) at Own project busik.ch

  • Ride-sharing and bus platform, live and fully functional. Backend with Spring Boot 4.1 on Java 21, PostgreSQL with Flyway, and Testcontainers integration tests. Hosted in my own AWS account (ECS Fargate, ALB, ECR, IAM Least-Privilege) with CI/CD via GitHub Actions and OIDC federation without static credentials. Development fully AI-supported with Claude Code, including custom skills and project-specific memory. Spring Boot · Java 21 · PostgreSQL · Flyway · Docker · AWS ECS/ALB/ECR · CI/CD · GitHub Actions · Claude Code
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Yusuf C.

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Senior Software Engineer C# | C++ | Java | JS | Microservices | Vert.x | OSGI | IoT | Hardware | MQTT

Würselen
Yusuf C.

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Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH

  • Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
  • Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
  • Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
  • Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
  • Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
  • Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
  • Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
  • Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
  • Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
  • Close collaboration with product owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
  • Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance

Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux

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Felix S.

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Functional Safety & AI Assurance Architect for Autonomous Systems (ISO 26262 / SOTIF / EU AI Act)

Munich
Felix S.

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App Developer at XIXUM-Modeler

  • Developing a model-based AI where natural language is interpreted as formal relations.
  • Natural language terms are not considered rigid but fluid and can be negotiated in a context so meaning resolves by iteratively specifying.
  • Develops all kinds of model solutions.
  • Backed by natural language and data annotation.
  • Requirements to code and other solutions.
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Boris S.

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Senior Software Developer

Ratingen
Boris S.

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Generalist expert for software development at Mercor

  • Training AI models, evaluating images and text UI/UX, turning the provided data into insights through OpenAI Feather as part of the machine learning workflow

Technologies: OpenAI Feather

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Sercan T.

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Certified Professional for Software Architecture Foundation Level

Esslingen am Neckar
Sercan T.

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Co-Founder & Lead Software Architect at Pflege-Pfad

  • Focus: system architecture, cloud-native platforms, microservices, API design
  • Product: Pflege-Pfad is a digital matchmaking platform that connects relatives of people in need of care directly with verified care services and caregivers - without an agency and without ongoing fees.
  • Business analysis & process design:
  • Analysis of the German care market and identification of the key pain points of both target groups.
  • Modeling of the core business processes: registration, verification, care request, application, placement, and rating.
  • Definition of the business model as a freemium/premium model with optional contact unlocking.
  • Creation of user stories and requirements documentation for relatives, care services, and administrators.
  • Design of trust and quality assurance mechanisms with document upload, admin review process, and rating system.
  • Coordination with stakeholders and validation of product decisions with potential users.
  • Technical implementation:
  • Design and implementation of the entire platform architecture as a solo developer.
  • Design and implementation of a REST API with Spring Boot and Kotlin, including JWT-based authentication.
  • Development of the frontend as a single-page application with Angular 17.
  • Implementation of the AWS infrastructure with EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, S3, CloudFront, and IAM.
  • Document upload with AWS S3 via presigned URLs for verification of care services.
  • Email notifications via Resend API.
  • AI-supported care service search via OpenAI API.
  • Implementation of complete user flows such as registration, login, password reset, and placement process.
  • Building an admin panel for user and care service management as well as analytics.
  • CI/CD with GitHub Actions and containerized deployments with Docker.
  • End-to-end tests with Playwright.

Technologies: Kotlin, Spring Boot 3, Spring Security, JWT, JPA/Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Angular 17, TypeScript, RxJS, AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, CloudFront CDN, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM), nginx, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Maven, Git, OpenAI API, Resend API, Docker, Scrum, i18n (DE/EN/TR), Kiro, feature-flag architecture.

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Christoph S.

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Test Manager

Cologne
Christoph S.

Last position:

Test Manager at Logistics

  • Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
  • Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
  • Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
  • Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365

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Statistics of experts using Eclipse IDE

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany have 22 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.9 years

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.9 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

16

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

89%

89% of Eclipse IDE experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

51%

51% of Eclipse IDE experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

7%

7% of Eclipse IDE experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Eclipse IDE experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

96%

96% of Eclipse IDE experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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5 of the Eclipse IDE experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
189 of the Eclipse IDE experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
134 of the Eclipse IDE experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
12 of the Eclipse IDE experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
5 of the Eclipse IDE experts in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

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Average rates of experts in Germany using Eclipse IDE

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 752 €

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Median rate 760 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Eclipse IDE experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (92%)
  • Automotive (49%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Manufacturing (46%)
  • Healthcare (35%)
  • Insurance (34%)
  • Retail (34%)
  • Telecommunication (34%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Eclipse IDE is

Eclipse IDE is an open-source integrated development environment built around a modular plugin architecture. It is widely used for Java application development, but also supports C/C++, Kotlin, PHP, JavaScript and other languages through dedicated tooling. Teams use it to edit, test, debug and maintain complex codebases in one workspace.

Typical applications

Eclipse IDE appears in enterprise software, embedded systems, desktop applications and backend services. Its Java tooling supports object-oriented projects, test suites, refactoring and integration with established build pipelines.

  • Develop and maintain Java and Jakarta EE applications
  • Configure Spring, Maven and Gradle workspaces
  • Debug services, interfaces and embedded software
  • Create or extend Eclipse plugins and rich-client applications

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong professionals work with the Java Development Tools, or JDT, along with Maven, Gradle, Git and popular testing frameworks. Depending on the project, they may use Spring Tools, Eclipse Modeling Framework, WindowBuilder, Tycho or Eclipse RCP. Knowledge of JVM diagnostics, application servers and continuous integration helps connect the IDE to the wider delivery process.

When companies need expertise

Companies often bring in freelance specialists when a workspace has become slow, inconsistent or difficult to reproduce. External expertise is also useful during Java migrations, plugin development, legacy maintenance and the setup of shared development standards.

  • Standardize team settings, code style and project metadata
  • Resolve dependency, build-path and runtime configuration issues
  • Modernize older Eclipse-based applications
  • Improve debugging, testing and local development workflows

Working in German teams

Eclipse IDE specialists can support distributed teams through documented workspace settings, reproducible builds and clear review practices. In Germany, the technology is common in industrial software, business applications and embedded product environments, where collaboration may include remote work, on-site workshops or both. German or English communication should match the project’s documentation and stakeholder needs.

What strong specialists bring

Quality is more than knowing the interface. Strong professionals understand Java structure, dependency management, version control and the build systems behind an Eclipse workspace. They ask how code is built outside the IDE, reproduce issues in a clean environment and leave maintainable configurations rather than personal shortcuts. They also distinguish an IDE problem from a defect in the application, plugin or deployment pipeline.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about Eclipse IDE — answered in short.

Eclipse IDE is mainly used to develop, test and debug Java applications, including enterprise services, desktop software and embedded systems. Its plugin model also supports languages such as C/C++, PHP and JavaScript, making it useful for varied technical environments.

Eclipse IDE offers a mature, highly extensible workspace with deep Java tooling and strong support for Eclipse-based products. IntelliJ IDEA often emphasizes integrated language assistance, while Visual Studio Code is lighter and broadly extension-driven; the right choice depends on project structure, team habits and required plugins.

A strong Eclipse IDE specialist usually understands Java, Git, Maven or Gradle, unit testing and continuous integration. Spring, Jakarta EE, application servers, Docker and plugin development can also matter when the IDE is part of a larger delivery environment.

The need depends on the task rather than the tool alone. A workspace cleanup may need focused configuration expertise, while plugin development, legacy modernization or a large Java migration calls for a professional who can trace build, runtime and integration issues across the full system.

Yes, most Eclipse IDE configuration, Java development and troubleshooting can be completed remotely with repository access and a reproducible build. On-site sessions can still help when teams need workshops, access to restricted environments or coordination with hardware and embedded systems.

Bring in an Eclipse IDE freelancer when development environments differ across the team, builds fail outside individual workspaces or an Eclipse-based product needs modernization. Freelance support is also valuable for urgent debugging, plugin work and documenting standards before a larger delivery phase.

Ask for examples of Java projects, build integrations, debugging work or Eclipse plugins that match your environment. A capable Eclipse IDE professional explains decisions clearly, tests configuration changes outside the local workspace and can separate IDE settings from application or dependency problems.

Eclipse IDE remains relevant where teams need mature Java tooling, specialized plugins or Eclipse-based application frameworks. It is especially suitable for established enterprise, modeling and embedded environments, although newer projects may choose IntelliJ IDEA or Visual Studio Code after comparing workflow and ecosystem needs.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 752 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 51% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects are German (98%), English (96%), and French (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Automotive (49%), and Banking and Finance (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects are Information Technology (99%), Product Development (91%), and Quality Assurance (70%).

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