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Shift focus from configuration to usage

Why is this change being made?

Many SCM features are very configurable, but the purpose of the features is not to increase the frequency that configuration is updated, but the frequency with which users get value.

Switching to a usage focus will encourage us to set great defaults, and minimize the amount of configuration. This is aligned to the FY22 goal of increasing adoption by improving usability.

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