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+version: 2
+updates:
+  # Maintain dependencies for Maven
+  - package-ecosystem: "maven"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "weekly"
+      day: "sunday"
+    target-branch: "development"
+  # Maintain dependencies for GitHub Actions
+  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "monthly"
+      day: "sunday"
+    target-branch: "development"
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