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-# Angular & GraphQL
+# Angular & GraphQL examples
 
-This repository contains a variety of sample projects demonstrating how to get started with Angular & GraphQL in different use cases.
+Code examples & starter kits to see how Angular works with GraphQL and other technologies.
 
-Setup instructions for each sample project can be found in the corresponding README.
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+**<p align="center">Select an example** from the list above to get started ⤴️</p>
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+<hr>
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+<p align="center"><img src="http://imgur.com/yMEpKjP.png" /></p>
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+The examples above cover the following technologies:
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+* [GraphQL](http://graphql.org/)
+* [Apollo Client](http://dev.apollodata.com/react/)
+* [GraphQL subscriptions](https://www.graph.cool/docs/reference/simple-api/subscriptions-aip7oojeiv/)
+* [File upload](https://www.graph.cool/docs/reference/file-handling/overview-eer4wiang0/)
+* ...
+
+> Are you looking for another example? [Request it here](https://github.com/graphcool-examples/react-graphql/issues/new).
+
+## Tutorials
+
+* [How to use `create-react-app` with GraphQL & Apollo](https://www.graph.cool/docs/tutorials/create-react-apps-with-apollo-client-aidae4aeg5/)
+* [Freecom: Building Intercom with GraphQL and Apollo](https://www.graph.cool/docs/tutorials/freecom-overview-intercom-tutorial-e8a6ajt8ax/)
+* [User Authentication with Auth0 for React and Apollo](https://www.graph.cool/docs/tutorials/react-apollo-auth0-pheiph4ooj/)
+* [Learn Relay](https://www.learnrelay.org/) / [Learn Apollo](https://www.learnapollo.com/)
+
+## Contributors
+
+A big thank you to all contributors and supporters of this repository 💚 
+
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+</a>
+
+
+## Help & Community [![Slack Status](https://slack.graph.cool/badge.svg)](https://slack.graph.cool)
+
+Join our [Slack community](http://slack.graph.cool/) if you run into issues or have questions. We love talking to you!
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