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Recommendation to add licenses to the project #1

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Hey there! 👋 I noticed your project doesn’t have an open-source license specified yet. While it’s awesome that you’re sharing your work, adding a license is critical for both you and the project’s long-term success. Here’s why:

1️⃣ Protect Your Rights
A license defines how others can use, modify, or distribute your code. Without one, many users/contributors may hesitate to engage due to legal ambiguity.

2️⃣ Boost Collaboration
Clear licensing attracts contributors by setting expectations. People want to know if they can fork your repo, submit PRs, or use it commercially.

3️⃣ Avoid Legal Headaches
Unlicensed code creates risks for adopters. A license resolves ambiguity and shows you’ve intentionally opened your work to the community.

Quick Recommendation
Popular licenses include:

MIT: Permissive, great for maximum adoption.

Apache 2.0: Adds explicit patent grants (good for enterprises).

GPL: Ensures derivatives stay open (strong "copyleft").

Just add a LICENSE file to your repo and mention it in the README (e.g., "Licensed under MIT"). Need help deciding? Drop a comment—I’m happy to share pros/cons!

Keep up the great work! 🚀

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