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Hello everyone, I am new to coding just begun to learn the ins and outs of coding and what it can do. I am in the process of getting my Full Stack Developer certificates. I have always wanted to do something that has to do with computers because I needed something to pass the time when I hurt myself playing football. I am looking forward to chatting with all of you about the struggles you had and what you found that you liked within the development realm.

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