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 # SampleApp1
 
+This application shows:
+ - basic usage of input files
+ - basic usage of input parameters
+ - creation and returning of a simple image file
+
+Contents of the repository:
+ - [appDefinition.json](appDefinition.json) - application definition descriptor
+ - [sampleApp1.m](sampleApp1.m) - executable script containing the application code
+
+Check the https://docs.cyfronet.pl/display/ISDOC/Examples documentation to learn how to use this example 
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