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+# Jayesh Joshi's Portfolio
+
+Welcome to my portfolio website! This is where I showcase my projects, skills, and experience.
+
+## About
+
+This portfolio website is designed to provide an overview of who I am, what I do, and the projects I've worked on. It includes sections such as:
+
+- **About Me**: A brief introduction to who I am and my background.
+- **Projects**: Highlights of some of the projects I've worked on, including descriptions, technologies used, and links to live demos or repositories.
+- **Skills**: Overview of the skills and technologies I'm proficient in.
+- **Contact**: How to get in touch with me.
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- HTML
+- CSS
+- JavaScript
+
+## Deployment
+
+This website is deployed using [Netlify](https://www.netlify.com/). You can view it live at [https://jayeshjoshi.netlify.app/](https://jayeshjoshi.netlify.app/).
+
+## Contributing
+
+Feel free to contribute to this project by opening issues or pull requests. Suggestions and improvements are always welcome!
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.