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README.md

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 # ObjectBox Java (Kotlin, Android)
 [ObjectBox](https://objectbox.io/) is a superfast object-oriented database with strong relation support.
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 box.put(playlist);
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-Other languages/bindings
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-ObjectBox supports multiple platforms and languages.
-Besides JVM based languages like Java and Kotlin, ObjectBox also offers: 
+Want details? **[Read the docs](https://docs.objectbox.io/)**
 
-* [ObjectBox Swift](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-swift): build fast mobile apps for iOS (and macOS) 
-* [ObjectBox Dart/Flutter](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-dart): cross-platform for mobile and desktop apps 
-* [ObjectBox Go](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-go): great for data-driven tools and embedded server applications 
-* [ObjectBox C and C++](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-c): native speed with zero copy access to FlatBuffer objects
+Features
+-------------
+🏁 **High performance** on restricted devices, like IoT gateways, micro controllers, ECUs etc.\
+🪂 **Resourceful** with minimal CPU, power and Memory usage for maximum flexibility and sustainability\
+🔗 **Relations:** object links / relationships are built-in\
+💻 **Multiplatform:** Linux, Windows, Android, iOS, macOS
+
+🌱 **Scalable:** handling millions of objects resource-efficiently with ease\
+💐 **Queries:** filter data as needed, even across relations\
+🦮 **Statically typed:** compile time checks & optimizations\
+📃 **Automatic schema migrations:** no update scripts needed
+
+**And much more than just data persistence**\
+👥 **[ObjectBox Sync](https://objectbox.io/sync/):** keeps data in sync between devices and servers\
+🕒 **[ObjectBox TS](https://objectbox.io/time-series-database/):** time series extension for time based data
+
+Enjoy ❤️
 
 Gradle setup
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 For details please check the [docs](https://docs.objectbox.io).     
 
-Links
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-[Features](https://objectbox.io/features/)
 
-[Docs & Changelog](https://docs.objectbox.io/), [JavaDocs](https://objectbox.io/docfiles/java/current/)
+Other languages/bindings
+------------------------
+ObjectBox supports multiple platforms and languages.
+Besides JVM based languages like Java and Kotlin, ObjectBox also offers: 
+
+* [ObjectBox Swift](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-swift): build fast mobile apps for iOS (and macOS) 
+* [ObjectBox Dart/Flutter](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-dart): cross-platform for mobile and desktop apps 
+* [ObjectBox Go](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-go): great for data-driven tools and embedded server applications 
+* [ObjectBox C and C++](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-c): native speed with zero copy access to FlatBuffer objects
+
+
+How can I help ObjectBox?
+---------------------------
+We believe, ObjectBox is super easy to use. We are on a mission to make developers’ lives better, by building developer tools that are intuitive and fun to code with.
+
+To do that, we want your feedback: what do you love? What's amiss? Where do you struggle in everyday app development?
+
+**We're looking forward to receiving your comments and requests:**
+
+- Add [GitHub issues](https://github.com/ObjectBox/objectbox-java/issues) 
+- Upvote issues you find important by hitting the 👍/+1 reaction button
+- Drop us a line via [@ObjectBox_io](https://twitter.com/ObjectBox_io/)
+- ⭐ us, if you like what you see 
 
-[Examples](https://github.com/objectbox/objectbox-examples)
+Thank you! 🙏
 
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+Keep in touch: For general news on ObjectBox, [check our blog](https://objectbox.io/blog)!
 
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