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 ## Checklist:
 <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
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+- [ ] I adapted the version number under `py/visdom/VERSION` according to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/)
 - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
 - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
 - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.