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 This resource was made by the Go community and wouldn't be possible without you! We appreciate and recognize [all contributors](https://github.com/avelino/awesome-go/graphs/contributors).
 
+Join us on IRC at **#awesome-go** on freenode [web access](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=awesome-go)
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 # Contribution Guidelines
 
 - **To add to the list:** Submit a pull request
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 Please take a quick gander at the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/avelino/awesome-go/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) first. Thanks to all [contributors](https://github.com/avelino/awesome-go/graphs/contributors); you rock!
 
+Join us on IRC at **#awesome-go** on freenode [web access](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=awesome-go)
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 ### Contents
 
 - [Awesome Go](#awesome-go)