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+# Install Visual Studio
+
+1. Go to the [Develop .NET applications page](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/features/net-development/) of the Visual Studio website
+1. Find the "Download Visual Studio with .NET" dropdown and select "Community 2022"
+1. 
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 ## Intro to Web Development with .NET
 
-// coming soon
+Welcome to the Intro to Web Development with .NET GitHub repository!
+
+Here, you'll find all of the projects and challenges associated with each email in the email series. Each email will have a dedicated folder containing all the relevant information. 
 
 
 ## .NET Foundation