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+# Change Log
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+This file documents all notable changes to Falco. The release numbering uses [semantic versioning](http://semver.org).
+
+## v0.0.1
+
+Released 2016-05-17
+
+### Major Changes
+
+- Initial release. Subsequent releases will have "Major Changes", "Minor Changes", and "Bug Fixes" sections, with links to github issues/pull requests as appropriate.