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 9. **docs** - documentation
 
 ## Using MAPL
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 You can find simple examples on how to use MAPL components in ESMF applications at:
 
 [MAPL Tutorial](https://github.com/GEOS-ESM/MAPL/blob/main/docs/tutorial/README.md)