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The Purpose of a README file Knowing how to document your project by producing a README is vital for you as a developer because: It should be the first file a person sees when they come across your project, so it should be concise but comprehensive....

Apr 29, 2022 · 4 min read · ifeanyinneji.hashnode.dev  
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