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# File dispatcher.rb, line 103
def prepare_application
  if Dependencies.load?
    ActionController::Routing::Routes.reload
    self.preparation_callbacks_run = false
  end

  prepare_breakpoint
  require_dependency 'application' unless Object.const_defined?(:ApplicationController)
  ActiveRecord::Base.verify_active_connections! if defined?(ActiveRecord)
  run_preparation_callbacks
end