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-# php-mysql-tutorial
-All the course files for the PHP &amp; MySQL for Beginners tutorial on The Net Ninja YouTube channel.
-
-# how to use
-To see the code for a particular lesson, be sure to select that lesson branch from the branch dropdown (top-left).
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+<?php 
+
+	// echo 'hello, ninjas';
+
+?>
+
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+<head>
+	<title>my first PHP file</title>
+</head>
+<body>
+	<h1><?php echo 'hello, ninjas' ?></h1>
+</body>
+</html>
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