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 <!-- When updating this README also update the README.md in xrcf/ -->
 
-The eXtensible and Reusable Compiler Framework (xrcf) is a framework for building compilers.
+Easy(ier)-to-use infrastructure for building compilers.
 
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 <!-- This README shows up at https://crates.io/crates/xrcf -->
 <!-- When updating this README also update the README in the root -->
 
-The eXtensible and Reusable Compiler Framework (xrcf) is a framework for building compilers.
+Easy(ier)-to-use infrastructure for building compilers.
 
 You may be looking for: