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+# Welcome
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+This is where the NeoHaskell code will live, once the implementation begins.
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+If you're confused, this is because the project prioritizes the design and documentation first, and only implementation afterwards!
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+Take a look at the [GitHub Milestones page](https://github.com/neohaskell/NeoHaskell/milestones) for a rough plan for the implementation.
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+Design documents are being worked on currently for sharing progress in a stable way with the community. Sorry for the inconvenience! 🙏
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 # Collaborate on Discord
 
 It's always better to hack with people, so why not joining the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/invite/wDj3UYzec8)?