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+# Getting Started
 
-# AssignmentTemplate
+## Prerequisites
+
+Install [Docker](https://www.docker.com/)
+
+## Cloning the Repository
+
+1. Open Terminal and navigate to the directory of your choice
+
+```
+cd path/to/directory
+```
+
+2. Clone the repository into that directory
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/CS3219-AY2324S1/ay2324s1-course-assessment-g16.git
+```
+
+## Build and Run on Local Docker Environment
+
+Ensure that Docker and Docker Engine is up and running in your system.
+
+1. Run the following command to build the containers.
+
+```
+docker-compose build
+```
+
+2. Run the following command to start the various services and frontend
+
+```
+docker-compose up
+```
+
+3. Now you can access the frontend of the application at `http://localhost:3001/`
+
+4. For subsequent starts, you may skip the building step and run the `docker-compose up` command
+
+5. To shut down the application, open a new Terminal and run the following command to graciously shut down these containers.
+
+```
+docker-compose down
+```
 
 # Service Status