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+14.18.0
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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 Before you begin:
 
-- This application is powered by Node.js v14.
 - Have you read the [code of conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)?
 - Check out the [existing issues](https://github.com/unleash/Unleash/issues)
 - Browse the [developer-guide](./websitev2/docs/contributing/developer-guide.md) for tips on environment setup, running the tests, and running Unleash from source.