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+# Find Mates API
+
+A simple REST API written in Node.js and Express.js.
+
+## How to run
+
+Execute `npm run dev` command in the console.
+
+## How to build
+
+Execute `npm run build` in the console.
+
+## Other useful commands 
+
+Execute `npm t` or `npm run test` to run unit tests.
+Execute `npm run lint` to enable linting.
+Execute `npm run seed` to run seeders.