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 ├── pom.xml              # Maven build file
 └── docker-compose.yml   # Docker orchestration
 
+## Getting Started
+To set up this project locally:
+1. Clone the repository.
+2. Ensure you have the latest stable version of Python/Node installed.
+3. Run `npm install` or `pip install -r requirements.txt` (depending on the stack).
+4. Start the development server using the appropriate start command.