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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
  • this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming

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“Essentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentials. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.

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