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+# calculator
+
+A simple calculator based on [CodePulse's Math Interpreter series](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZQftyCk7_Sdu5BFaXB_jLeJ9C78si5_3)
+
+## Purpose
+
+To revisit some Python basics, experiment with Python 3.10, and learn GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions
+
+## Requirements
+
+- Python 3.10
+
+## Usage
+
+`python3.10 main.py`