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 # Free Web Development Books
 
-This is a curated collection of free Web development related eBooks available on the Internet. Please feel free to share and learn.
+This is a backup edition of @TechBookHunter's curated collection of free Web development related eBooks available on the Internet. The original [repository](https://github.com/TechBookHunter/Free-Web-Development-Books) no longer exists. 
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+Please feel free to share, learn and contribute.
 
 If you want to contribute to this list, send a pull request. All contributors will be recognized and appreciated.