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+# Copy this file to samconfig.toml (gitignored) and adjust as needed for local deploys.
+# CI/CD deploys via the reusable cd-sam.yaml workflow and does not use this file.
+version = 0.1
+
+[default.deploy.parameters]
+stack_name = "payments-dashboard"
+region = "us-east-1"
+resolve_s3 = true
+capabilities = "CAPABILITY_IAM"
+confirm_changeset = true