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@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ These use _exactly_ the configuration defined in the individual `eslint-config-g
 }
 ```
 
-##### 2. Define your local `.eslintrc` and run `eslint` yourself:
+##### 2. Define your local `.eslintrc.js` and run `eslint` yourself:
 
 ``` js
 module.exports = {