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From: CRF1408 <76657627+CRF1408@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:28 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Create minimal-client.md
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Added a tiny “minimal client” doc to help users sanity-check their setup
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+# Minimal Client Example (Concept)
+
+This file is a quick reference to verify the library wiring.
+
+## Goal
+- connect
+- send a heartbeat/logon sequence (depending on your setup)
+- confirm you can read incoming messages
+
+## Notes
+- Keep credentials out of git
+- Use a dedicated test environment
+- Log raw FIX messages during debugging