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+nano Framework Interpreter Contributors
+=======================================
+
+The following is a list of contributors to the nano Framework Interpreter
+project, in alphabetical order.
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+LICENSE
+=======
+
+Apache 2.0 (http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0)
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+# nano Framework Interpreter
+
+Welcome to the nano Framework Interpreter repository.
+
+* [Documentation](docs/)
+
+## Credits
+
+The nano Framework Interpreter is based on [.NET Micro Framework Interpreter](https://github.com/NETMF/netmf-interpreter) project.
+
+The list of contributors to this project can be found at [CONTRIBUTORS](CONTRIBUTORS.md).
+
+## License
+
+The nano Framework Interpreter is licensed under the [Apache 2.0 license](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0).
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+# Introduction to nano Framework Interpreter
+
+## Architecture
+
+## Developer Guide
+