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+When reporting a bug please include the following:
+
+### Version of Beast
+
+You can find the version number in <beast/version.hpp>
+or using the command "git log -1".
+
+### Steps necessary to reproduce the problem
+
+A small compiling program is the best. If your code is
+public, you can provide a link to the repository.
+
+### All relevant compiler information
+
+If you are unable to compile please include the type and
+version of compiler you are using as well as all compiler
+output including the error message, file, and line numbers
+involved.
+
+The more information you provide the sooner your issue
+can get resolved!