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 $ lodash core -o ./dist/lodash.core.js
 ```
 
+## What is Lodash
+
+Lodash makes JavaScript easier by taking the hassle out of working with arrays,<br>
+numbers, objects, strings, etc. Lodash’s modular methods can be used for:
+
+* Iterating arrays, objects, & strings
+* Manipulating & testing values
+* Creating composite functions
+
 ## Community
 
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