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+This is a guideline, some parts are optional (if there's no content, remove the whole paragraph).
+
+<_Your name here in italics, plus your company name if you wish_\>
+
+## Abstract
+
+Short, descriptive and easy to remember description of this pattern.
+
+## Context: 
+
+Sets the stage where the pattern takes place. 1-2 sentences.
+
+## Problem: 
+
+What happens before this pattern is used? How can it go wrong? 1-5 lines.
+
+## Description
+
+In depth description on what this Pattern is all about
+- basic components
+- how the interact
+- steps to implement
+- considerations to take
+
+## Usage: 
+
+If applicable: where is it used in an app.  You can refer to any app, BaseApp, or a (public) ISV app.
+
+## Benefits:
+
+1-2 sentences: what did you just solve
+
+## When not to use
+
+Usually, there are occasions where NOT to implement the pattern.  List the disadvantages of this pattern here.
+
+## List of references
+
+Youtube-link? BaseApp? Tweet? ...