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This page tracks the length of code snippets in GitHub README files. The numbers are calculated from a large dataset of GitHub repositories, providing insights into the median and average code snippet lengths over time. Understanding these trends can help developers and repository maintainers optimise their code snippets for better readability and usability. The data is updated regularly to reflect changes in code snippet lengths. The metrics measured include median code snippet length and average code snippet length, offering a comprehensive view of how code snippets are evolving in GitHub repositories.

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