curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-offer-technical-support-and-guidance/661f629b4c12b93b615653be.md
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"text": "To finish, let's consider the comments.",
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"text": "Precisely. It's a form of documentation within the code.",
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"text": "Great job grasping these concepts.",
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"text": "Thanks. And great tips, by the way.",
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