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+## Description
+
+<!-- A summary of the changes introduced by this pull request. -->
+
+## Detail
+
+<!-- Supporting details; root problem analysis, screenshot, code, etc. -->
+
+<!-- closes GITHUB_ISSUE -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] :100: maintains 100% unit test coverage
+- [ ] :test_tube: package has been tested locally using `npm link`
+- [ ] :globe_with_meridians: `examples/web` and `examples/node` demo works
+