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<p>Jekyll v2.5.3 is a quick patch release, containing some minor fixes. See the
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over on my personal blog: <a href="https://byparker.com/blog/2014/jekyll-3-the-road-ahead/">Jekyll 3 — The Road Ahead</a>.
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