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CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -35,4 +35,4 @@ Please see our [guideline for AI-generated code contributions to SAP Open Source
 
 ## Development Guidelines
 
-See our [Development Guidelines](DEVELOPMENT.md)
+See our [Development Guidelines](DEVELOPMENT.md)

DEVELOPMENT.md

@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@ cd jenkins-library
 git remote add upstream [email protected]:sap/jenkins-library.git
 git remote set-url --push upstream no_push
 ```
+
 ### EditorConfig
 
 To ensure a common file format, there is a `.editorConfig` file [in place](../.editorconfig). To respect this file, [check](http://editorconfig.org/#download) if your editor does support it natively or you need to download a plugin.
@@ -750,11 +751,11 @@ Code shall contain comments to explain the intention of the code when it is uncl
 
 #### Use the return keyword
 
-In Groovy it is optional to use the _return_ keyword. Use explicitly the _return_ keyword for better readability.
+In Groovy it is optional to use the *return* keyword. Use explicitly the *return* keyword for better readability.
 
 #### Use def
 
-When using _def_ in Groovy, the type is Object. Using _def_ simplifies the code, for example imports are not needed, and therefore the development is faster.
+When using *def* in Groovy, the type is Object. Using *def* simplifies the code, for example imports are not needed, and therefore the development is faster.
 
 #### Do not use a visibility modifier for public classes and methods
 
@@ -790,11 +791,11 @@ Use named parameters for Jenkins Pipeline Steps:
 
 e.g. `sh returnStdout: true, script: command`
 
-#### Do not use _with()_ operator
+#### Do not use *with()* operator
 
-The _with_ operator is not yet supported by Jenkins, and it must not be used or encapsulated in a @NonCPS method.
+The *with* operator is not yet supported by Jenkins, and it must not be used or encapsulated in a @NonCPS method.
 
-#### Use _==_ operator
+#### Use *==* operator
 
 Use Groovy’s `==` instead of Java `equals()` to avoid NullPointerExceptions. To compare the references of objects, instead of `==`, you should use `a.is(b)` [[1]](http://groovy-lang.org/style-guide.html).
 
@@ -833,7 +834,7 @@ For a complete description of all available methods, please read the GDK API [[5
 
 #### Use Groovy's switch
 
-Groovy’s switch accepts any kind of type, thereby is more powerful. In this case, the use of _def_ instead of a type is necessary.
+Groovy’s switch accepts any kind of type, thereby is more powerful. In this case, the use of *def* instead of a type is necessary.
 
 #### Use alias for import
 
@@ -843,19 +844,19 @@ In Groovy, it is possible to assign an alias to imported packages. Use alias for
 
 In Groovy a null, void, equal to zero, or empty object evaluates to false, and if not, evaluates to true. Instead of writing null and size checks e.g. `if (name != null && name.length > 0) {}`, use just the object `if (name) {}`.
 
-#### Use _?._ operator
+#### Use *?.* operator
 
-Use the safe dereference operator  _?._, to simplify the code for accessing objects and object members safely. Using this operator, the Groovy compiler checks null objects and null object members, and returns _null_ if the object or the object member is null and never throws a NullPointerException.
+Use the safe dereference operator  *?.*, to simplify the code for accessing objects and object members safely. Using this operator, the Groovy compiler checks null objects and null object members, and returns *null* if the object or the object member is null and never throws a NullPointerException.
 
-#### Use _?:_ operator
+#### Use *?:* operator
 
-Use Elvis operator _?:_ to simplify default value validations.
+Use Elvis operator *?:* to simplify default value validations.
 
-#### Use _any_ keyword
+#### Use *any* keyword
 
-If the type of the exception thrown inside a try block is not important, catch any exception using the _any_ keyword.
+If the type of the exception thrown inside a try block is not important, catch any exception using the *any* keyword.
 
-#### Use _assert_
+#### Use *assert*
 
 To check parameters, return values, and more, use the assert statement.
 
@@ -869,4 +870,4 @@ To check parameters, return values, and more, use the assert statement.
 
 [4] Jenkins Pipeline's syntax: [https://jenkins.io/doc/book/pipeline/syntax/](https://jenkins.io/doc/book/pipeline/syntax/)
 
-[5] GDK: Groovy Development Kit: [http://groovy-lang.org/groovy-dev-kit.html](http://groovy-lang.org/groovy-dev-kit.html)
+[5] GDK: Groovy Development Kit: [http://groovy-lang.org/groovy-dev-kit.html](http://groovy-lang.org/groovy-dev-kit.html)