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+# Pre-Release
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+This is a pre-release version of Semantic, many features may be broken or missing. Build tools are not yet available, and APIs may be updated regularly. 
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+**Please use at your own discretion.**
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 # Semantic
 
 Semantic is a set of specifications for sharing UI elements between developers. Semantic is also a UI library to make front end development simpler and easier to learn.