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 Before working on Capacitor, it's important to understand the philosophy behind the project to avoid investing time in things that won't fit into the goals of the project.
 
-Please read [@maxlynch](http://twitter.com/maxlynch)'s essay [How Capacitor Works](https://tinyletter.com/ionic-max/letters/how-capacitor-works) for a deep dive into the project and its goals.
+Please read [@maxlynch](http://twitter.com/maxlynch)'s essay [How Capacitor Works.pdf](https://github.com/ionic-team/capacitor/files/15181407/How.Capacitor.Works.pdf) for a deep dive into the project and its goals.
 
 ### Consult with the team