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 # Word Salad - Yet Another Blog
 ### Author: Jonathan Nielson
 
+# Install
+Install all PHP dependencies by running the following from the root of the project:
+```bash
+composer install
+```
+
+Copy the .env.example file to set a new file for this env
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+```
+
+Create a new application key:
+```bash
+php artisan key:generate
+```
+
 # Run
 To run the project, use the PHP 8.3 development server by running the following
 command from the root of the project:
 ```bash
 php artisan serve
-```
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+```