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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def ready(self):
 """Validate config and connect signals."""

        super(ElasticAppConfig, self).ready()
        _validate_config(settings.get_setting("strict_validation"))
        _connect_signals()