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@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ server.start(() => {
 });
 ````
 
-### Backed example using express
+### Backend example using express
 
 ````js
 const express = require('express');
@@ -533,4 +533,4 @@ For more information, examples and usage examples please see [demos](http://ng2-
 
 #### LICENCE
 
-MIT
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+MIT