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THE FULLSTACK CODER
import Code from '@/app/components/Code.tsx'
export default function AboutMe () {
const profile = {
username: "colaia",
full_name: "David Kolaja",
age: 33,
nationality: "Czech",
location: "Warrington, UK",
has_right_to_work: true,
open_for_work: true,
bio: `
A self-taught JavaScript Software Developer with passion for innovation and exploring new technologies.
`,
};
return <Code snippet={profile} />
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