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@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+v16.13.2
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@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ created with [pug][pug] and [sass][sass], build with [parcel][parcel].
 ## setup
 
 ```bash
+  # select node version
+$ nvm use
   # install dependencies
 $ yarn install
   # build the output