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Author: chrjohn

README.md

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 ## basics
 
+## example applications
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+QuickFIX/J includes some example applications in the `quickfixj-examples` module. Moreover, here are some links to example applications:
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+Examples by Geoffrey Gershaw: https://github.com/ggershaw/Examples
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+Examples from QuickFIX/J Spring Boot Starter: https://github.com/esanchezros/quickfixj-spring-boot-starter-examples
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+If you would like to be added to this list, please open a PR with the changes.
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 ### Creating a QuickFIX/J application
 
 Implement the `quickfix.Application` interface.