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+![Image of Jetty Logo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/eclipse/jetty.project/master/logos/jetty-logo-shadow-400x114.png)
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+
+:warning: The Eclipse Jetty Project does not use the `master` branch
+====================================================================
+
+Please use a version specific branch.
+
+Example:
+
+ * [`jetty-9.4.x`](https://github.com/eclipse/jetty.project/tree/jetty-9.4.x)
+ * [`jetty-10.0.x`](https://github.com/eclipse/jetty.project/tree/jetty-10.0.x)
+
+Eclipse Jetty Canonical Repository
+----------------------------------
+
+This is the canonical repository for the Jetty project, feel free to fork and contribute now!
+
+Submitting a patch or pull request?
+
+Make sure you have an Eclipse Contributor Agreement (ECA) on file.
+
+- [eclipse.org/legal/ecafaq](https://www.eclipse.org/legal/ecafaq.php)
+
+Project description
+-------------------
+
+Jetty is a lightweight highly scalable java based web server and servlet engine.
+Our goal is to support web protocols like HTTP, HTTP/2 and WebSocket in a high volume low latency way that provides maximum performance while retaining the ease of use and compatibility with years of servlet development.
+Jetty is a modern fully async web server that has a long history as a component oriented technology easily embedded into applications while still offering a solid traditional distribution for webapp deployment.
+
+- [https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/rt.jetty](https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/rt.jetty)
+
+Documentation
+-------------
+
+Project documentation is available on the Jetty Eclipse website.
+
+- [https://www.eclipse.org/jetty/documentation](https://www.eclipse.org/jetty/documentation)
+