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From: max-lobur <max-lobur@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 03:06:07 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md and docs

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-# bastion [![Latest Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/cloudposse/bastion.svg)](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/releases/latest) [![Build & Test Status](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/actions/workflows/integration-tests.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/actions/workflows/integration-tests.yml) [![Slack Community](https://slack.cloudposse.com/badge.svg)](https://slack.cloudposse.com)
+# bastion<a href="https://cpco.io/homepage"><img align="right" src="https://cloudposse.com/logo-300x69.svg" width="150" /></a> [![Latest Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/cloudposse/bastion.svg)](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/releases/latest) [![Build & Test Status](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/actions/workflows/integration-tests.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/actions/workflows/integration-tests.yml) [![Slack Community](https://slack.cloudposse.com/badge.svg)](https://slack.cloudposse.com)
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-[![Cloud Posse][logo]](https://cpco.io/homepage)
 
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-This project is part of our comprehensive ["SweetOps"](https://cpco.io/sweetops) approach towards DevOps.
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+---
+> [!NOTE]
+> This project is part of Cloud Posse's comprehensive ["SweetOps"](https://cpco.io/sweetops) approach towards DevOps.
+>
+> It's 100% Open Source and licensed under the [APACHE2](LICENSE).
+>
 
+[![README Header][readme_header_img]][readme_header_link]
 
 
 
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+## ✨ Contributing
 
-## Help
-
-**Got a question?** We got answers.
-
-File a GitHub [issue](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/issues), send us an [email][email] or join our [Slack Community][slack].
+This project is under active development, and we encourage contributions from our community. 
+Many thanks to our outstanding contributors:
 
-[![README Commercial Support][readme_commercial_support_img]][readme_commercial_support_link]
+<a href="https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/graphs/contributors">
+  <img src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=cloudposse/bastion&max=24" />
+</a>
 
-## DevOps Accelerator for Startups
+### 🐛 Bug Reports & Feature Requests
 
+Please use the [issue tracker](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/issues) to report any bugs or file feature requests.
 
-We are a [**DevOps Accelerator**][commercial_support]. We'll help you build your cloud infrastructure from the ground up so you can own it. Then we'll show you how to operate it and stick around for as long as you need us.
+### 💻 Developing
 
-[![Learn More](https://img.shields.io/badge/learn%20more-success.svg?style=for-the-badge)][commercial_support]
+If you are interested in being a contributor and want to get involved in developing this project or [help out](https://cpco.io/help-out) with Cloud Posse's other projects, we would love to hear from you! Shoot us an [email][email].
 
-Work directly with our team of DevOps experts via email, slack, and video conferencing.
+In general, PRs are welcome. We follow the typical "fork-and-pull" Git workflow.
 
-We deliver 10x the value for a fraction of the cost of a full-time engineer. Our track record is not even funny. If you want things done right and you need it done FAST, then we're your best bet.
+ 1. **Fork** the repo on GitHub
+ 2. **Clone** the project to your own machine
+ 3. **Commit** changes to your own branch
+ 4. **Push** your work back up to your fork
+ 5. Submit a **Pull Request** so that we can review your changes
 
-- **Reference Architecture.** You'll get everything you need from the ground up built using 100% infrastructure as code.
-- **Release Engineering.** You'll have end-to-end CI/CD with unlimited staging environments.
-- **Site Reliability Engineering.** You'll have total visibility into your apps and microservices.
-- **Security Baseline.** You'll have built-in governance with accountability and audit logs for all changes.
-- **GitOps.** You'll be able to operate your infrastructure via Pull Requests.
-- **Training.** You'll receive hands-on training so your team can operate what we build.
-- **Questions.** You'll have a direct line of communication between our teams via a Shared Slack channel.
-- **Troubleshooting.** You'll get help to triage when things aren't working.
-- **Code Reviews.** You'll receive constructive feedback on Pull Requests.
-- **Bug Fixes.** We'll rapidly work with you to fix any bugs in our projects.
+**NOTE:** Be sure to merge the latest changes from "upstream" before making a pull request!
 
-## Slack Community
+### 🌎 Slack Community
 
 Join our [Open Source Community][slack] on Slack. It's **FREE** for everyone! Our "SweetOps" community is where you get to talk with others who share a similar vision for how to rollout and manage infrastructure. This is the best place to talk shop, ask questions, solicit feedback, and work together as a community to build totally *sweet* infrastructure.
 
-## Discourse Forums
-
-Participate in our [Discourse Forums][discourse]. Here you'll find answers to commonly asked questions. Most questions will be related to the enormous number of projects we support on our GitHub. Come here to collaborate on answers, find solutions, and get ideas about the products and services we value. It only takes a minute to get started! Just sign in with SSO using your GitHub account.
-
-## Newsletter
+### 📰 Newsletter
 
 Sign up for [our newsletter][newsletter] that covers everything on our technology radar.  Receive updates on what we're up to on GitHub as well as awesome new projects we discover.
 
-## Office Hours
+### 📆 Office Hours <img src="https://img.cloudposse.com/fit-in/200x200/https://cloudposse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Powered-by-Zoom.png" align="right" />
 
 [Join us every Wednesday via Zoom][office_hours] for our weekly "Lunch & Learn" sessions. It's **FREE** for everyone!
 
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-## Contributing
-
-### Bug Reports & Feature Requests
-
-Please use the [issue tracker](https://github.com/cloudposse/bastion/issues) to report any bugs or file feature requests.
-
-### Developing
+## About 
 
-If you are interested in being a contributor and want to get involved in developing this project or [help out](https://cpco.io/help-out) with our other projects, we would love to hear from you! Shoot us an [email][email].
-
-In general, PRs are welcome. We follow the typical "fork-and-pull" Git workflow.
-
- 1. **Fork** the repo on GitHub
- 2. **Clone** the project to your own machine
- 3. **Commit** changes to your own branch
- 4. **Push** your work back up to your fork
- 5. Submit a **Pull Request** so that we can review your changes
-
-**NOTE:** Be sure to merge the latest changes from "upstream" before making a pull request!
+This project is maintained and funded by [Cloud Posse, LLC][website]. 
+<a href="https://cpco.io/homepage"><img src="https://cloudposse.com/logo-300x69.svg" align="right" /></a>
 
+We are a [**DevOps Accelerator**][commercial_support]. We'll help you build your cloud infrastructure from the ground up so you can own it. Then we'll show you how to operate it and stick around for as long as you need us.
 
-## Copyright
+[![Learn More](https://img.shields.io/badge/learn%20more-success.svg?style=for-the-badge)][commercial_support]
 
-Copyright © 2017-2023 [Cloud Posse, LLC](https://cpco.io/copyright)
+Work directly with our team of DevOps experts via email, slack, and video conferencing.
 
+We deliver 10x the value for a fraction of the cost of a full-time engineer. Our track record is not even funny. If you want things done right and you need it done FAST, then we're your best bet.
 
+- **Reference Architecture.** You'll get everything you need from the ground up built using 100% infrastructure as code.
+- **Release Engineering.** You'll have end-to-end CI/CD with unlimited staging environments.
+- **Site Reliability Engineering.** You'll have total visibility into your apps and microservices.
+- **Security Baseline.** You'll have built-in governance with accountability and audit logs for all changes.
+- **GitOps.** You'll be able to operate your infrastructure via Pull Requests.
+- **Training.** You'll receive hands-on training so your team can operate what we build.
+- **Questions.** You'll have a direct line of communication between our teams via a Shared Slack channel.
+- **Troubleshooting.** You'll get help to triage when things aren't working.
+- **Code Reviews.** You'll receive constructive feedback on Pull Requests.
+- **Bug Fixes.** We'll rapidly work with you to fix any bugs in our projects.
 
+[![README Commercial Support][readme_commercial_support_img]][readme_commercial_support_link]
 ## License
 
-[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg?style=for-the-badge)](https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0)
 
 See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for full details.
 
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 ## Trademarks
 
 All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
-
-## About
-
-This project is maintained and funded by [Cloud Posse, LLC][website]. Like it? Please let us know by [leaving a testimonial][testimonial]!
-
-[![Cloud Posse][logo]][website]
-
-We're a [DevOps Professional Services][hire] company based in Los Angeles, CA. We ❤️  [Open Source Software][we_love_open_source].
-
-We offer [paid support][commercial_support] on all of our projects.
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-Check out [our other projects][github], [follow us on twitter][twitter], [apply for a job][jobs], or [hire us][hire] to help with your cloud strategy and implementation.
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-### Contributors
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-|  [![Erik Osterman][osterman_avatar]][osterman_homepage]<br/>[Erik Osterman][osterman_homepage] | [![Marji Cermak][marji_avatar]][marji_homepage]<br/>[Marji Cermak][marji_homepage] |
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-  [osterman_homepage]: https://github.com/osterman
-  [osterman_avatar]: https://img.cloudposse.com/150x150/https://github.com/osterman.png
-  [marji_homepage]: https://github.com/marji
-  [marji_avatar]: https://img.cloudposse.com/150x150/https://github.com/marji.png
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+---
+Copyright © 2017-2024 [Cloud Posse, LLC](https://cpco.io/copyright)
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-  [testimonial]: https://cpco.io/leave-testimonial?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=cloudposse/bastion&utm_content=testimonial
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-  [discourse]: https://ask.sweetops.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=cloudposse/bastion&utm_content=discourse
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