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+Changes
+   * The C code follows a new coding style. This is transparent for users but
+     affects contributors and maintainers of local patches. For more
+     information, see
+     https://mbed-tls.readthedocs.io/en/latest/kb/how-to/rewrite-branch-for-coding-style/