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+* Check if code is in good shape -> `gradle check`
 * Stable release? -> `git checkout -b release/X.Y`
 * Set the version in `version.gradle`. Don't forget to set `isSnapshot = false`
 * `export PGPAINLESS_VERSION=X.X.X`