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+# Project Setup
+
+## 1. Clone the Repository
+```bash
+git clone https://git.everydayseries.io/ankush/optimal-code-generation.git
+cd optimal-code-generation
+```
+
+## 2. Install Requirements
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+## 3. Setup Environment Variables
+Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:
+
+```
+HF_TOKEN=your_huggingface_token
+```
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