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+# How to build
+
+This is built using CMake. You will also need the required libraries to build. 
+
+```
+mkdir build
+cd build
+cmake ..
+make
+```
+
+# Required libraries
+- GLEW
+- GLFW
+- OpenGL
+- FreeType
+- AssImp
+
 # Credits
 - [Potted House Plants](https://skfb.ly/opQN8) by FacultyManBruce is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).