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+# README #
+
+Online "perguntations".
+
+## System setup:
+
+```
+# create database in the directory db/
+initdb_from_csv.py siiue.csv
+mkdir db
+mv students.db db
+
+# update test configuration
+vi demo/test.yaml                # update students_db
+mkdir logs                       # logs are stored here
+
+# run demo test
+./serve demo/test.yaml
+
+### What is this repository for? ###
+
+* Quick summary
+* Version
+* [Learn Markdown](https://bitbucket.org/tutorials/markdowndemo)
+
+### How do I get set up? ###
+
+* Summary of set up
+* Configuration
+* Dependencies
+* Database configuration
+* How to run tests
+* Deployment instructions
+
+### Contribution guidelines ###
+
+* Writing tests
+* Code review
+* Other guidelines
+
+### Who do I talk to? ###
+
+* Repo owner or admin
+* Other community or team contact
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