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+# Apache Camel Performance Tests
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+[Apache Camel](http://camel.apache.org/) is a powerful open source integration framework based on known
+Enterprise Integration Patterns with powerful bean integration.
+
+### Introduction
+
+This project provides performance tests for Apache Camel.