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- [C. T. Lin](https://github.com/chentsulin)
- [Jhen-Jie Hong](https://github.com/jhen0409)
-## Backers
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-Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/electron-react-boilerplate#backer)]
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-## Sponsors
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-Become a sponsor and get your logo on our README on Github with a link to your site. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/electron-react-boilerplate#sponsor)]
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## License
MIT © [Electron React Boilerplate](https://github.com/electron-react-boilerplate)