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+## Spring Data Cassandra
+
+### Relevant Articles:
+- [Introduction to Spring Data Cassandra](http://www.baeldung.com/spring-data-cassandra-tutorial)
+
+### Build the Project with Tests Running
+```
+mvn clean install
+```
+
+### Run Tests Directly
+```
+mvn test
+```
+