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id: 65e4660946dec02eb08f1a0d
title: Task 6
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-6
lang: en-US
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# --description--

A `README` file is an important part of many projects, especially in software development. It is often the first document people see when they look at a project. A `README` file explains what the project is about, how to use it, and sometimes how to contribute to it. Understanding what a `README` file is used for is crucial in the context of project documentation.

# --questions--

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What is a `README` file commonly used for in a project?

## --answers--

Storing code

### --feedback--

While code is an integral part of a project, the `README` file is not used for storing code but for providing information about the project.

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Instructions about the project

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Contact information

### --feedback--

Even though contact information can be included, the primary purpose of a `README` file is to give instructions and information about the project, not just contact details.

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Log of changes

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A log of changes, often called a changelog, is typically separate from a `README` file. The `README` file focuses on introducing and explaining the project.

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