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+# Building and Running
+
+Follow these steps to compile and run the project from your terminal.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+  * A C++ compiler (like G++ or Clang)
+  * **CMake** (version 3.16 or higher)
+
+-----
+
+## Step-by-Step Instructions
+
+### 1\. Configure the Project (First Time Only)
+
+First, create a `build` directory and run CMake to prepare the project for compilation. You only need to do this once.
+
+```bash
+mkdir build
+cd build
+cmake ..
+```
+
+### 2\. Compile the Code
+
+Now, from within the `build` directory, you can compile the project. You'll repeat this step every time you make changes to the source code.
+
+```bash
+cmake --build .
+```
+
+This command is a platform-agnostic way to build the project and is preferred over running `make` directly.
+
+### 3\. Run the Application
+
+The final executable will be located in a subdirectory inside `build` that matches the source structure.
+
+```bash
+./build/SDL3Starter
+```