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 ### VS Code Remote - Containers
 Follow these steps to open this sample in a container using the VS Code Remote - Containers extension:
 
-1. If this is your first time using a development container, please ensure your system meets the pre-reqs (i.e. have Docker installed) in the [getting started steps](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/containers/getting-started).
+1. If this is your first time using a development container, please ensure your system meets the prerequisites (i.e. have Docker installed) in the [getting started steps](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/containers/getting-started).
 
 2. To use this repository, you can either open the repository in an isolated Docker volume: