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For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.\n\n---\n\n## 📩 Contact\nFor any queries, reach out to me via [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/srajan-kushwaha/) or email at [srajank2003@gmail.com](mailto:srajank2003@gmail.com).\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fsrajan-kush%2Fchat-app","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fsrajan-kush%2Fchat-app","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fsrajan-kush%2Fchat-app/lists"}