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 # PHP Apprentice
-The source code for a website about learning PHP.
+PHP Apprentice is a project for sharing knowledge about the PHP programming language.
+It is an online book that currently includes pages for learning the basics of PHP programming.
+PHP Apprentice is a work in progress so any constructive feedback is appreciated.