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+# My Portfolio
+
+This is a personal portfolio website showcasing my skills, projects, and experience.
+
+## Table of Contents
+- [About](#about)
+- [Setup](#setup)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## About
+This project is a simple, responsive portfolio website built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It includes sections for an introduction, about me, projects, and contact information.
+
+## Setup
+To set up this project locally, follow these steps:
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/PLPAfrica/Web-Dev-git-Test.git
+    ```
+2. Navigate to the project directory:
+    ```bash
+    cd Web-Dev-git-Test.git
+    ```
+3. Open `index.html` in your preferred web browser.
+
+## Usage
+- Update the content in `index.html` to reflect your personal information.
+- Customize the styles in `style.css` to match your preferences.
+- Add your own projects and descriptions in the projects section.
+
+## Contributing
+Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps to contribute:
+
+1. Fork the repository.
+2. Create a new branch:
+    ```bash
+    git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+    ```
+3. Make your changes and commit them:
+    ```bash
+    git commit -m "Add your commit message"
+    ```
+4. Push to the branch:
+    ```bash
+    git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+    ```
+5. Open a pull request.
+
+## License
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.