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+This repository contains JavaScript based examples of many 
+popular algorithms and data structures.
+
+Each algorithm and data structure have its own separate READMEs 
+with related explanations and link for further reading and YouTube
+videos.
+
 ## Data Structures
 
 * [Linked List](https://github.com/trekhleb/javascript-algorithms/tree/master/src/data-structures/linked-list)