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 **Detailed References:** Explains SAM commands and usage in depth.
 * [CLI Commands](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/serverless-application-model/latest/developerguide/serverless-sam-cli-command-reference.html)
-* [SAM Template Specification](https://github.com/awslabs/serverless-application-model/blob/master/versions/2016-10-31.md)
+* [SAM Template Specification](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/serverless-application-model/latest/developerguide/sam-specification.html)
 * [Policy Templates](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/serverless-application-model/latest/developerguide/serverless-policy-templates.html)
 
 ## Why SAM