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- 68 Computer Coding Courses
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
15 Minecraft Coding Courses
Mod Creation
Essentials
Essentials
In this beginner level Minecraft coding course, kids learn real Java code while making a custom axe that shoots fireballs as well as a repulsion shield that shoots enemies into the air! We cover key concepts such as conditionals and loops.
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Forge Your Sword
In this popular course, students design their very own custom sword and give it special powers using Java programming. We deepen our understanding of variables and methods.
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1:
Power Ore
Power Ore
In this exciting Minecraft coding course, kids will create a super-powered pickaxe and custom ore! We cover constructors and variables and deeper students' understanding of Java
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Create a Creature
In this highly creative Minecraft modding course, students will design and code their own custom mob in Minecraft! Students will deepen their understanding of parameters, variables, and methods
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Lucky Block
In this popular Minecraft coding course, students will design and code their own custom Lucky Block mod! Students will deepen their understanding of randomization and conditionals
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Magic Armor
In this action-packed course, students will design and code their own custom Magic Armor in Minecraft! Students will deepen their understanding of methods, variables, and parameters.
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Brand New Biomes
In this highly creative Minecraft coding course, students will create their own custom biome! Students will deepen their understanding of methods, conditionals, and more!
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Epic Weapons
In this popular Minecraft modding course, students will design and code a series of over the top weapons, including our infamous Cow Cannon!
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Build and Boom!
In this explosive coding course, students will design and code a custom structure and then create massive explosions using Java! Students will deepen their understanding of loops.
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: House In A Box
In this popular mod, students will design and code a house that appears instantly with code. Students will deepen their understanding of parameters, variables, array lists, and loops.
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Infinite Items 1.12
In this fiery course, students will customize the AI of their creature (from Create A Creature) to create a fearsome fireball attack. Students will learn about Artificial Intelligence and randomization
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 1: Artificial Intelligence and Fireballs
In this fiery course, students will customize the AI of their creature (from Create A Creature) to create a fearsome fireball attack. Students will learn about Artificial Intelligence and randomization
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation with Minecraft: Dragon Rider
Make your own custom fire-ball-shooting Ender dragon and equip it with armor! Learn and practice with conditionals, loops, variables, methods, and more!
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Mod Creation 1 with Minecraft 1.8
This Minecraft coding course is CodaKid's original Mod Creation classic and provides a whopping 35+ hours of award-winning student projects. We cover key concepts such as parameters, variables, conditional, loops, and arrays.
Ages 8+
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Mod Creation 2 with Minecraft 1.8
This creative and captivating Minecraft coding course teaches students how to make 3 custom dimensions in Minecraft. We cover more advanced methods, loops, and conditionals.
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13 Roblox Coding Courses
Roblox Game Development: Obbies part 1
In this beginner Roblox coding course, students learn the basics of the Roblox Studio editor and use real Lua programming to make a professional quality Obstacle Course or 'Obby' game. Students master variables, functions and events
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Adventure Maps
In this popular Roblox coding course, students use the Roblox Studio editor and Lua programming to build their very own Adventure Map. We cover key concepts such as conditionals and variables.
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Racing Maps
In this heart-pumping Roblox course, kids build exciting multiplayer racing games with Roblox Studio and the Lua programming language. We cover key concepts such as loops, conditionals, UI, and arrays
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Obbies part 2
In this course create an in-depth Advanced Obby! Create Spinning Blocks, a Speed Block, and an Exploding Door! Use Variables, Timers, and Events to make an awesome obstacle course!
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Pets
Create your own roblox pet to add to your game! Learn Lua programming, use variables, loops, and events!
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Marble Mania
Create a marble game in Roblox using Lua in this beginner level programming course! Learn how to use functions and events, but more importantly: see the marble, sense the marble... Become the marble!
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Infinite Runner
In this Intermediate level Roblox coding course, kids learn real Lua programming while making a fun Infinite Runner style game! Students gain more advanced knowledge of loops and conditionals in this course
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Dodgeball Arena
In this advanced Roblox scripting course, students create a Dodgeball arena using Roblox Studio and code the game dynamics with Lua. Students deepen their understanding of loops. conditionals, and collision detection
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Battle Royale
In this Roblox game development course, students create a Fortnite-style Battle Royale Game with custom weapons of their own design! Students will learn advanced concepts covering animation, for loops, global scripts, and client/server events.
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Tycoon Game
In this advanced Roblox game development course, students create their own Tycoon Game where players can get rich and compete in building their own Roblox Factory Empire! Students will learn advanced concepts covering inheritance, workspace hierarchy, object values, and type casting.
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Mining Simulator
Create an awesome Mining Simulator! Learn Lua Programming. Use Conditionals, Loops, Functions and Events. Embark on 5 Epic Quests. Design your own custom quarry and map. Make your own shop to purchase upgrades and design a custom GUI!
Ages 8+
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Roblox Game Development: Speed Simulator
In this advanced Roblox game development course, students create an addictive Speed Simulator game where players can race their friends and trade steps for new trails! Students gain an understanding of Client and Server interaction, loops, conditionals, and UI.
Ages 8+
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Robux on Roblox: Game Passes and Developer Products
Create your own Roblox Game Pass and Developer Product!Learn Lua Programming. Use Loops, conditionals, and the Marketplace Service. Embark on an Epic Quest and complete 5 Coding Challenges!
Ages 8+
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10 Game Programming Courses
Intro to Python: Robohacker
Use Python code to hack into the mainframe of a hostile enemy! Learn the basics of Python programming using loops, conditionals, arrays and more!
Ages 9+
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Game Programming 1 With Python
In this beginner level Python Programming course, students will create a fun 2D game from the ground up. Students will build the entire game from scratch using Python code and learn about functions, loops, collision detection, game logic and more!
Ages 9+
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Game Programming 2 With Python
In this beginner level Python Programming course, students will create a fun 2D Attack of the Robots style game from the ground up. Students will build the entire game from scratch using Python code and build upon previous concepts as well as learn more advanced notions!
Ages 9+
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Game Programming 3 with Python: Get Connected
In this Python Programming course, students will create the lobby for a 2D multiplayer game. Players will be able to join the lobby from their own computers using a Wi-Fi connection. Students will learn server-client interaction, conditional logic, advanced data structures, and more!
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Game Programming 3 with Python: CodaKid Smash
In this Python Programming course, students will build onto their Get Connected! project to create a multiplayer 2D fighting game. Players will be able to choose their fighter and duke it out on a custom-made stage until one fighter is left standing. Students will learn advanced collision handling, game physics, animations, inheritance, and more!
Ages 9+
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Game Programming 1 With Javascript
In this beginner level JavaScript programming course, kids build a 2D Infinite Runner style game from the ground up! We cover key concepts such as conditionals, loops, variables, and more!
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Game Programming 2 With Javascript
In this Intermediate level Javascript coding course, kids will build an exciting retro Tower Defense game from the ground up. We cover key concepts such as conditionals, loops, collision detection, enemy pathing, vectors, and more.
Ages 9+
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3D Game Development 1 with Unreal
Using the professional game engine used to make the best-selling game “Fortnite”, students master Unreal Engine 4 and build a professional quality 3D platformer. Students master the Blueprints visual scripting language
Ages 9+
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3D Game Development 2: CodaKid Battlefront
In this exciting follow-up to 3D Game Development 1 with Unreal, students create an awesome Battlefront-style laser shooter game from the ground up. We explore complex enemy AI and use functions, arrays, loops, and more
Ages 9+
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CodaKart Racing with Unity and C#
Using the Unity Game Design Engine with C# programming in Visual Studio, students create a 3D Mario Kart style Racing Game in Unity! Key programming concepts are covered such as Classes, For-each Loops, Switch Statements and Coroutines
Ages 9+
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17 Scratch Coding Courses
How to use the Scratch Website
In this course you will learn the basics of how to use the Scratch website and start your journey to be a pro game designer! Your adventure starts here! What skills will you hone? Will you choose to become a Front-End Mage, focused on graphical design, or will you be more of a Back-End Ranger, focused on logic, or even a Full-Stack Warrior, jack-of-all-trades? Regardless of what the journey lays ahead, this is where you start. Develop your programming skills and level up!
Ages 7+
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Scratch Catch the Cat
In this beginner Scratch coding course, students will learn to make a fun game where the player scores points by clicking on a fast, very sneaky cat who doesn't want to get caught! We cover key concepts such as loops and conditionals.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Infinite Jumper
In this beginner Scratch programming course, students will learn to make an Infinite Runner style game where the player scores points by jumping over some fast moving obstacles! We deepen our conceptual understanding of X and Y coordinates, loops and conditionals.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Archery
In this beginner Scratch coding course, students will learn to make a Scratch archery game where the player scores points by shooting moving targets. We deepen our understanding of concepts such as forever loops and conditionals.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Hockey
In this beginner Scratch programming course, students will learn to make a Scratch air hockey game where the player takes on the CPU to see who can score more goals. Students see functions, loops and conditionals from new and interesting angles
Ages 7+
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Scratch Fruit Slash
In this beginner Scratch coding course, kids learn to make a 'Fruit Ninja' style game where the player has to slash as much fruit as possible while avoiding enemies. We deepen our understanding of concepts such as variables, functions, loops and conditionals.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Flappy Bat
In this beginner Scratch programming course, students will learn to make a 'Flappy Bird' style game where the player has to guide a bat character through a series of crazy obstacles. We learn about velocity and variables, as well as deepen our understanding of loops and conditional statements.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Dino Defense
In this beginner Scratch coding course, students will learn to make a Galaga style game where the player's Dino has to defend itself against a slew of baddies . We learn about if-then-else statements, loops, clones, variables, and operators
Ages 7+
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Scratch Racing
In this beginner Scratch coding class, students will learn to make a fun racing game in which the players blast off to the finish. We learn about conditionals, loops, clones, variables, and operators
Ages 7+
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Scratch Slither
In this beginner Scratch coding course, students will learn to make a 'Slither.io' style game where the player's snake eats apples, grows longer, but has to avoid running into itself or it's Game Over. We learn about if-then-else statements, spawn rate, clones, and variables.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Basketball
Create an awesome basketball game on Scratch and learn about Variables, Loops, Conditionals, Randomization, and Clones! Wait... did they say clones? Can they do my homework?
Ages 7+
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The impossible Scratch Game
Create an awesome Impossible Scratch Game! Learn about Loops, Conditionals, Event Listeners, and Cartesian Coordinates. We will go beyond the possible and beyond the impossible. We will reach the poss-imp-able!
Ages 7+
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The Great Scratch Maze
In this beginner Scratch coding course, students will learn to make a maze game in which the player must navigate through a series of challenges. Students deepen their knowledge of variables, loops, and functions
Ages 7+
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Scratch Breakout
Create an awesome Breakout Game. Learn about Variables, Loops, Conditionals, Event Listeners, and more!
Ages 7+
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Scratch Catch
In this beginner Scratch coding course, students will learn to make a dynamic game in which the player must catch falling objects in order to earn points. We master several important coding concepts that will help students prepare for CodaKid's text-based coding courses.
Ages 7+
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Scratch Basics
In this beginner Scratch coding and game design course, students drill deep into the Scratch platform and unlock its many secrets. We learn about a variety of important Scratch functions that can help you build your own games, interactive stories, and more!
Ages 7+
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Scratch Art and Sound
In this beginner Scratch coding and design adventure, students take a deep dive into Scratch's art and sound functionality. We master a variety of important skills that will help you realize your creative potential on the Scratch platform.
Ages 7+
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4 Specialty Coding Courses
Computer Basics
This course will introduce you to some fundamentals when it comes to using a keyboard and a mouse for programming and navigating our website!
Ages 8+
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Codakid Typing: Codeblaster
Become a keyboard master by playing a fun video game that involves fast keyboard action on your part! Become the fastest keyboard player at CodaKid!
Ages 8+
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Web Development 1 with HTML and CSS
In this beginner level HTML and CSS Web Development course, students learn how to create and publish a professional quality web page from the ground up. Students learn all facets of web development including containers, links, lists, and more.
Ages 8+
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Drone Programming 1 With Arduino
In this beginner level Drone Programming course, students learn how to program their own drone using Arduino, and use code to give it special commands and run custom flight patterns.
Ages 8+
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"CodaKid is really fun! I've learned functions, loops, and conditionals, and I've built cool projects. I am also learning how coding for kids is helping my future!"
Ronan, Student
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CODAKID CODING FOR KIDS FAQ'S
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What is CodaKid?
CodaKid is a kids coding platform that teaches kids how to use real programming languages and professional tools while creating games, coding apps, programming drones, building websites, and more.
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Who are the people behind CodaKid?
Our founder and CEO David Dodge is a game designer and software architect who began working in product development for SEGA in the early 90s, and who later designed top rated games for the Sony Playstation and the PC. David is credited on over 30 titles for SEGA, Sony, and PC.
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Where is CodaKid based?
CodaKid is based in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States.
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What makes CodaKid different than other kids coding courses and platforms?
CodaKid courses are incredibly fun and engaging. Our award winning kids coding school has tens of thousands of kids how to build mods for Minecraft, design games, and build apps.
CodaKid uses real programming tools that the pros use. Other online kids coding courses use drag and drop technology or simple closed platforms.
We provide insanely awesome support! Our teachers love helping kids and will help you solve problems through email or even screenshare.
CodaKid monthly and annual subscriptions purchased directly from CodaKid include unlimited access to hundreds of hours of student projects!
CodaKid uses real programming tools that the pros use. Other online kids coding courses use drag and drop technology or simple closed platforms.
We provide insanely awesome support! Our teachers love helping kids and will help you solve problems through email or even screenshare.
CodaKid monthly and annual subscriptions purchased directly from CodaKid include unlimited access to hundreds of hours of student projects!
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Which computer languages do you teach?
CodaKid teaches JavaScript, Java, Lua, and the Unreal Blueprints scripting language - with more on the way soon! With CodaKid, student gain experience writing real code using the same tools that the pros use. We have a unique way of making our courses accessible to absolute beginner as young as age 7. We hope you'll give them a try!
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What concepts will my child see in CodaKid courses?
Our coding courses teach booleans, conditionals, loops, variables, methods, arrays, switch statements, functions, and more. CodaKid classes also help boost students’ proficiency in mathematics, problem solving, and critical thinking.
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Are these online courses self-paced or live?
Our online courses are self-paced and can be taken anytime – on your schedule. Students will watch HD video lessons, pause the videos, code, design, and then test their work. Our friendly instructional team is there every step of the way with awesome, award-winning support! Just use our handy chat button inside the learning platform or email the support team.
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How long does it take to complete each course?
Each course can take anywhere between 30 and 60 hours to complete, depending upon the course and the child's speed.
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Will these courses be too hard for young students?
Our courses are designed for children as young as 7. Children younger than 7 may take them, but may need more support from our instructors or a parent.
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My child has no experience. Are these courses good for beginners?
The Level 1 courses are designed for beginner to intermediate students. Level 1 courses start off slower and ramp up steadily. Videos can be rewound and re-watched if necessary, and the video speed can be slowed down or sped up to best accommodate different speeds. Our online instructional team is available for additional help when needed. Level 2 courses build upon the foundation established in the Level 1 courses. It is highly recommended that students complete Level 1 courses in each course path prior to taking a Level 2 course.
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My child does not fall between the ages of 7 to 15. Can he still take the course?
Yes. We have had a number of adult students as well as several students under the age of 6 take our course.
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I have two children. Do I have to buy two subscriptions?
Yes. CodaKid’s online courses feature engaging, self-paced tutorials that are designed for one student per subscription. CodaKid also provides personalized one-on-one assistance through messaging and screen share with our students, making our subscription pricing an excellent value. CodaKid’s courses track student progress and quiz performance, and the course is designed to provide support for one final project per subscription. If you have 5 or more students as part of your group, you can contact the CodaKid Groups Manager for special volume pricing.
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Do you have a free trial?
CodaKid provides a 14 day free trial to see if you like our courses. If you like our service, just stay on past the 14 days and your card will be automatically billed on day 14 and then every 30 days unless you decide to cancel.
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If my child has a technical issue or question, how does she contact your online instructors?
CodaKid students can use the red chat icon on the bottom right corner of the CodaKid learning platform if they ever need assistance. Most issues can usually be solved quickly through this portal, however if a student requires more assistance CodaKid will host screen share sessions with customers to solve more difficult issues.
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CodaKid offers prompt support from Monday to Friday from 9am PST to 6pm PST. We can also schedule appointments during off hours.
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"My son LOVES CodaKid, and it has been a great way for him to learn coding."
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