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 # TypeScript Node Starter
 
+The main purpose of this repository is to show a working end-to-end project setup and workflow for writing Node code in TypeScript. 
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+It is not a goal to be a comprehensive and definitive guide to makinga TypeScript and Node project, but as a working reference maintained by the community. If you are interested in starting a new TypeScript project - check out the bootstrapping tools reference in [the TypeScript Website](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/home)
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 **Live Demo**: [https://typescript-node-starter.azurewebsites.net/](https://typescript-node-starter.azurewebsites.net/)
 
 ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/820883/36764267-abbdb7f8-1be0-11e8-9678-2a9ea448d7f8.png)
 
-The main purpose of this repository is to show a good end-to-end project setup and workflow for writing Node code in TypeScript.
-We will try to keep this as up-to-date as possible, but community contributions and recommendations for improvements are encouraged and will be most welcome.
 
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