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 ## Requirements
 
-- Node.js version 12 LTS
+- Node.js version 16 LTS
 - Web browser: Chrome / Firefox / Edge / Safari (latest)
 - Redux DevTools Extension - https://github.com/zalmoxisus/redux-devtools-extension