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 A simple Calculator App built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It also has a Dark Mode.
 
+This web based calculator is a project that helps anyone get an introduction to javascript with a basic web application. it is very barebones, but the simplicity helps make it easier to understand. 
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+How to use:
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+To use this calculator, just go to this site in your web browser. zxcodes.github.io/Calculator. If you are running this locally, you can insall NodeJS and run the program that way.
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+How to contribute:
+Fork and clone this repo locally, then make changes to the .js file and add your contributions. Submit a pull requrest to the main branch and it will be reviewed and approved if it makes improvements on the project! 
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 ![Calculator Preview Image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/44538497/169086855-bd20e6e0-3675-4db6-b086-0298005973f4.png)
 
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