diff --git a/utils/string_utils.py b/utils/string_utils.py
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+def capitalize_first_letter(s):
+    """Capitalizes the first letter of a string."""
+    if not s:
+        return s
+    return s[0].upper() + s[1:]
+
+
+def reverse_string(s):
+    """Reverses the given string."""
+    return s[::-1]
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