Writing a good README.md

When you create a new 🆕 software project, ity should come with a README.md file.

The purpose of a README is to answer 4 questions:

• 1️⃣ What is this project trying to achieve?
• 2️⃣ Can I use it?
• 3️⃣ If so, how?
• 4️⃣ If I like it, how can I join?

1️⃣ Make the description 🏷️ short (3 sentences max) with this template:

is a that allows to do .

2️⃣ For the prerequisites 📃 , specify:

👉 Operating system

👉 Framework infrastructure

👉 Related knowledge

3️⃣ For the install ⚙️ howto:

👉 Demonstrate installation with commands

👉 Demonstrate usage with as many examples as possible

4️⃣ For the contribution 💁‍♂️ to the project:

👉 Write out a clear guideline for contributing and credit contributors

☝️ Don’t forget to add a license

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