College Program Helps Students Build Their First Website

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A college recently organized a program titled 'Build Your First Website' aimed at introducing students to web development. The initiative was designed to be accessible and beneficial to all participating students. A senior student served as the chief guest, guiding attendees through the learning experience. The program inspired participants to continue expanding their technical knowledge and skills. One attendee marked the event as the starting point of their personal 100 Days of Code journey.

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