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+# Hello, world!
+#
+# This is an example function named 'hello' 
+# which prints 'Hello, world!'.
+#
+# You can learn more about package authoring with RStudio at:
+#
+#   http://r-pkgs.had.co.nz/
+#
+# Some useful keyboard shortcuts for package authoring:
+#
+#   Build and Reload Package:  'Ctrl + Shift + B'
+#   Check Package:             'Ctrl + Shift + E'
+#   Test Package:              'Ctrl + Shift + T'
+
+hello <- function() {
+  print("Hello, world!")
+}