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From: Lynn Stahl <msbtterswrth@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:54:31 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md

Adding a definition for 'what is a pattern'.
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 # TMF Authenticated experience design patterns
 Developing design patterns for the authenticated experience
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+## What is an Authenticated Design Pattern?
+It is the sum of many components shared across one or more pages that create an optimal user flow within authenticated products or platforms. It should include governance and usage guidelines, code for components and pages, and examples.