Edit the following sentence so that it is more concise yet still conveying the same message.
In spite of the fact that the project failed, it still remained as a learning experience.
Despite the project's failure, it was a learning experience.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Edit the following sentence so that it is more concise yet still conveying the same message.

### Input:
In spite of the fact that the project failed, it still remained as a learning experience.

### Output:
Despite the project's failure, it was a learning experience.