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+# Project Planner
+
+Web application for time planning and management in group work.
+
+## Configuration
+
+Please supply the following configuration options when running this application
+
+- spring.datasource.url
+- spring.datasource.username
+- spring.datasource.password
+- spring.jpa.properties.hibernate.default_schema
+
+Includes compatibility with the following databases:
+
+- Postgres (w/ Flyway)
+- H2 (Testing Only)
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