5.0.1 Why do exported JPG's have XMP files generated?

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When I export an edited RAW file, it produces (correctly) a JPG file. But it also generates an XMP file as well. Why?

Is this a bug or a feature? Is there a way to prevent the XMP file from being produced?

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Cancel that. Brain fart!
I wasn’t paying attention. No problem here (except between the ears!)

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Brain fart aside. It is possible to set create XMP file to never if you want to depend upon the database recording your editing steps alone. Personally I like the xmp files but LR users would only store their edits in the database. If the LR database crashes “good luck”.

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