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# Comparator

Used to compare values in a few recipe requirements

Some requirements have a `comparator` property, those are used to compare a value checked by the requirement to a value specified by the recipe maker.

Available comparators are :

* `>>` Strictly greater
* `>=` Greater or equals
* `==` Strictly equals
* `<=` Lesser or equals
* `<<` Strictly lesser