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@@ -415,13 +415,11 @@ console.log(devices)
 ### Quickstart
 
 ```
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 $ git clone https://github.com/seamapi/javascript-http.git
 $ cd javascript-http
 $ nvm install
 $ npm install
 $ npm run test:watch
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 ```
 
 Primary development tasks are defined under `scripts` in `package.json`
@@ -429,9 +427,7 @@ and available via `npm run`.
 View them with
 
 ```
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 $ npm run
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 ```
 
 ### Source code
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 Clone the project with
 
 ```
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 $ git clone git@github.com:seamapi/javascript-http.git
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 ```
 
 [source code]: https://github.com/seamapi/javascript-http
@@ -455,25 +449,19 @@ Be sure that all commands run under the correct Node version, e.g.,
 if using [nvm], install the correct version with
 
 ```
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 $ nvm install
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 ```
 
 Set the active version for each shell session with
 
 ```
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 $ nvm use
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 ```
 
 Install the development dependencies with
 
 ```
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 $ npm install
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 ```
 
 [Node.js]: https://nodejs.org/
@@ -558,7 +546,3 @@ loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on
 any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort
 (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this
 software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
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-```
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-```