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+`deno` is in it's early development stage. The author is fucusing on validating the idea. At the moment non technical issues will be closed.
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+If you want to propose a feature or suggest something technical, please check other issues and PRs first.
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+If you want to know what the project is about refer to:
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+- https://github.com/ry/deno#status
+- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3BM9TB-8yA
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+Thanks!
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+<!-- **Please think twice before opening an issue.** -->