[Issue #245] Improve Developer Installation Instructions

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+# Installation Instructions
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
+
+- **CMake**: Version 3.10 or higher. You can download it from [CMake's official website](https://cmake.org/download/).
+- **Boost Libraries**: Ensure you have the latest version. Installation instructions can be found on the [Boost website](https://www.boost.org/).
+- **Qt**: Version 5.9 or higher. Download it from the [Qt website](https://www.qt.io/download).
+- **Python**: Version 3.6 or higher. You can download it from [Python's official website](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
+
+## Installation Steps
+
+Follow these steps to install OpenMS:
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**:
+   Open a terminal and run the following commands to clone the OpenMS repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/OpenMS/OpenMS.git
+   cd OpenMS
+   ```
+
+2. **Create a Build Directory**:
+   Create a separate directory for building the project to keep the source directory clean:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir build
+   cd build
+   ```
+
+3. **Configure the Build**:
+   Use CMake to configure the build. This step checks for all necessary dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   cmake ..
+   ```
+
+4. **Compile the Project**:
+   Compile the project using the `make` command. This process may take some time depending on your system:
+   ```bash
+   make
+   ```
+
+5. **Run Tests** (optional):
+   It's recommended to run tests to ensure everything is working correctly:
+   ```bash
+   make test
+   ```
+
+6. **Install OpenMS**:
+   Finally, install OpenMS on your system. You may need superuser privileges for this step:
+   ```bash
+   sudo make install
+   ```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Dependency Issues**: If you encounter issues with dependencies, ensure all prerequisites are correctly installed and accessible in your PATH. You can verify this by running `cmake ..` and checking for any error messages.
+- **Build Errors**: For detailed error messages, check the build logs located in the `build` directory. This can help diagnose issues related to missing files or incorrect configurations.
+- **Further Assistance**: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to the OpenMS community via their [GitHub Issues page](https://github.com/OpenMS/OpenMS/issues) for support. 

docs/manual/develop/developer-installation.md

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+# Developer Installation Instructions
+
+## Overview
+
+This document provides detailed instructions for developers to build OpenMS from source.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
+
+- **CMake**: Version 3.10 or higher. You can download it from [CMake's official website](https://cmake.org/download/).
+- **Boost Libraries**: Ensure you have the latest version. Installation instructions can be found on the [Boost website](https://www.boost.org/).
+- **Qt**: Version 5.9 or higher. Download it from the [Qt website](https://www.qt.io/download).
+- **Python**: Version 3.6 or higher. You can download it from [Python's official website](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
+
+## Building from Source
+
+Follow these steps to build OpenMS from source:
+
+1. **Clone the Repository**:
+   Open a terminal and run the following commands to clone the OpenMS repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/OpenMS/OpenMS.git
+   cd OpenMS
+   ```
+
+2. **Create a Build Directory**:
+   Create a separate directory for building the project to keep the source directory clean:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir build
+   cd build
+   ```
+
+3. **Configure the Build**:
+   Use CMake to configure the build. This step checks for all necessary dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   cmake ..
+   ```
+
+4. **Compile the Project**:
+   Compile the project using the `make` command. This process may take some time depending on your system:
+   ```bash
+   make
+   ```
+
+5. **Run Tests** (optional):
+   It's recommended to run tests to ensure everything is working correctly:
+   ```bash
+   make test
+   ```
+
+6. **Install OpenMS**:
+   Finally, install OpenMS on your system. You may need superuser privileges for this step:
+   ```bash
+   sudo make install
+   ```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Dependency Issues**: If you encounter issues with dependencies, ensure all prerequisites are correctly installed and accessible in your PATH. You can verify this by running `cmake ..` and checking for any error messages.
+- **Build Errors**: For detailed error messages, check the build logs located in the `build` directory. This can help diagnose issues related to missing files or incorrect configurations.
+- **Further Assistance**: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to the OpenMS community via their [GitHub Issues page](https://github.com/OpenMS/OpenMS/issues) for support.