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+# The TypeScript Handbook
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+The contents of the TypeScript Handbook can be read from [its GitHub repository](https://github.com/Microsoft/TypeScript-Handbook).
+Issues and pull requests should be directed there.
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+# The TypeScript Wiki
+
+To read the wiki, [visit the wiki on GitHub](https://github.com/Microsoft/TypeScript/wiki).
+
+To contribute by filing an issue or sending a pull request, [visit the wiki repository](https://github.com/Microsoft/TypeScript-wiki).
+