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 # [![Alfresco SDK logo](https://github.com/Alfresco/alfresco-sdk/raw/master/src/site/resources/img/alfresco-maven-logo.jpg)](#features) Alfresco SDK
 
-This is the home of the Alfresco SDK. The Alfresco SDK is used by developers to build extensions for the Alfresco content management system. It is based on [Apache Maven](http://maven.apache.org/), compatible with major IDEs and enables Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Test Driven Development (TDD).
+This is the home of the Alfresco SDK. The Alfresco SDK is used by developers to build extensions for the Alfresco Digital Business Platform. It is based on [Apache Maven](http://maven.apache.org/), compatible with major IDEs and enables Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Test Driven Development (TDD).
 
 ## License
 This project is released under the [Apache License, Version 2.0](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html). If you are an Enterprise customer check the [Support](#alfresco-enterprise-customers-and-partners-support) section.
 
 ## News
 
+- 2017-03-27: After years of hard work, countless iterations and gathering feedback, SDK 3.0 has finally been merged into the master branch, ready for release in the coming days
 - 2016-02-20: SDK 2.2.0 released to Maven Central. Docs for [Community](http://docs.alfresco.com/community/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Enterprise](http://docs.alfresco.com/5.1/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Release notes](https://artifacts.alfresco.com/nexus/content/repositories/alfresco-docs/alfresco-sdk-aggregator/latest/github-report.html)
-- 2015-10-19: SDK 2.1.1 released to Maven Central. Docs for [Community](http://docs.alfresco.com/community/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Enterprise](http://docs.alfresco.com/5.0/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html) 
+- 2015-10-19: SDK 2.1.1 released to Maven Central. Docs for [Community](http://docs.alfresco.com/community/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Enterprise](http://docs.alfresco.com/5.0/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html)
 - 2015-05-20: SDK 2.1.0 released to Maven Central. Docs for [Community](http://docs.alfresco.com/community/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Enterprise](http://docs.alfresco.com/5.0/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html)
-- 2014-12-23: SDK 2.0.0 release to Maven Central. [Docs](http://docs.alfresco.com/sdk2.0/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Release Notes](https://artifacts.alfresco.com/nexus/content/repositories/alfresco-docs/alfresco-sdk-aggregator/archive/2.0.0/github-report.htm)  
+- 2014-12-23: SDK 2.0.0 release to Maven Central. [Docs](http://docs.alfresco.com/sdk2.0/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html), [Release Notes](https://artifacts.alfresco.com/nexus/content/repositories/alfresco-docs/alfresco-sdk-aggregator/archive/2.0.0/github-report.htm)
 - 2014-08-22: First SNAPSHOT of SDK 2.0.0 in the [OSS Sonatype Repository](https://oss.sonatype.org/content/repositories/snapshots/org/alfresco/maven/alfresco-sdk-parent/2.0.0-SNAPSHOT/)!
 - 2014-07: Project fully migrated from [Google Code](https://code.google.com/p/maven-alfresco-archetypes).
 
@@ -27,20 +28,11 @@ To get started with Alfresco SDK 2.2.0 (latest) visit the offical Alfresco Docum
 - Documentation for [Alfresco SDK 2.0](http://docs.alfresco.com/sdk2.0/concepts/alfresco-sdk-intro.html) (compatible with Alfresco 5.0.c Community and 5.0.0 Enterprise)
 - Documentation for [Alfresco SDK 1.1.1](http://docs.alfresco.com/4.2/concepts/dev-extensions-maven-sdk-intro.html) (compatible with Alfresco 4.2)
 
-### Samples 
-Sample extension projects that use the SDK:
- - [Alfresco SDK Samples for 5.1 (JARs)](https://github.com/Alfresco/alfresco-sdk-samples/tree/alfresco-51/all-in-one).
- - [Alfresco SDK Samples for 5.0 (AMPs)](https://github.com/Alfresco/alfresco-sdk-samples/tree/alfresco-50/all-in-one).
 
-### Command reference
-A list of supported features and commands is kept in the [Alfresco Official Docs](http://docs.alfresco.com/5.1/concepts/alfresco-sdk-cmd-reference.html).
 
-### Want to get up to speed quickly in Eclipse? Check out this video!
-
-[![Alfresco SDK 2.1 howto](http://img.youtube.com/vi/utYZaVe9Nd0/0.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utYZaVe9Nd0)
 
 ## Reporting Issues and Community Support
-Report issues (and contribute!) [here](https://github.com/Alfresco/alfresco-sdk/issues?milestone=1&state=open). You can also join the [Alfresco list on Google Groups](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/maven-alfresco) or join us on the [IRC Channel](http://chat.alfresco.com/). 
+Report issues (and contribute!) [here](https://github.com/Alfresco/alfresco-sdk/issues?milestone=1&state=open) or join us on the [IRC Channel](http://chat.alfresco.com/).
 
 ## Alfresco Enterprise Customers and Partners Support
 If you are an Alfresco Customer please check the [SDK Support status](http://www.alfresco.com/services/subscription/technical-support/product-support-status) for the version you are using and the [Compatibily Matrix](http://docs.alfresco.com/community/concepts/alfresco-sdk-compatibility.html) for the SDK / Alfresco compatibility. If your version is in Limited or Full Support, you can raise issues via the [Support Portal](http://support.alfresco.com).