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 For more details update more often refer to the Forge Forums:
 http://www.minecraftforge.net/forum/index.php/topic,14048.0.html
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+            Building a new mod
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+To build a mod, place your source files in src/main/java. Any related resources such as
+textures or mcmod.info files should be placed in src/main/resources. Run 'gradlew build'
+to create a new jar. 
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+An example mod has been provided. You can find any built jars in build/libs. Examine your 
+build.gradle to change mod name, mod ID, etc.
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+Additional information can be found at https://forgegradle.readthedocs.org/en/latest/