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@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ ticket first to discuss the idea upfront to ensure less effort for everyone.
 
 Please make sure your contribution adheres to:
 * Try to follow the code style of the project
-* Commit messages should describe the change well without being to short
+* Commit messages should describe the change well without being too short
 * Try to split larger changes into individual commits of a common domain
 * Use your real name and a valid email address for your commits