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+#pragma once
+
+#include <string>
+
+namespace utility
+{
+
+/** @brief Set the value of a specified gpio
+ *
+ *  @param[in] gpioName - GPIO to set
+ *  @param[in] activeLow - is pin active at low voltage
+ *  @param[in] asserted - is pin in active state
+ *
+ *  @return bool - success of setting the GPIO
+ */
+bool gpioSetValue(const std::string& gpioName, bool activeLow, bool asserted)
+{
+    /* TODO */
+    return true;
+}
+
+} // namespace utility