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 ``` javascript
 var myVar = "Hello, world!";
 ```
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+- [x] List syntax is required
+- [x] This item is complete
+- [ ] This item is not complete
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+- [ ] Turn on GitHub Pages
+- [ ] Outline my portfolio
+- [ ] Introduce myself to the world