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FastNotes/README.md

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-# Welcome to your Expo app 👋
+#Requirements
 
-This is an [Expo](https://expo.dev) project created with [`create-expo-app`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/create-expo-app).
+   Node.js (LTS recommended)
+   npm (comes with Node.js)
+   Expo CLI (used via npx command)
+   Expo Go (for running on device / emulator)
 
-## Get started
-
-1. Install dependencies
+#Installation
 
+   1. Extract folder
+   2. Open terminal in project root (where you find 'package.json')
+   3. Install dependencies:
    ```bash
    npm install
    ```
 
-2. Start the app
+#Running the project
 
+   Start Expo dev server:
    ```bash
    npx expo start
    ```
 
-In the output, you'll find options to open the app in a
+   Then:
+      - Scan the QR code using Expo Go app on mobile device
+      **or**
+      - Run the app in an emulator from the Expo developer tools
 
-- [development build](https://docs.expo.dev/develop/development-builds/introduction/)
-- [Android emulator](https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/android-studio-emulator/)
-- [iOS simulator](https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/ios-simulator/)
-- [Expo Go](https://expo.dev/go), a limited sandbox for trying out app development with Expo
 
-You can start developing by editing the files inside the **app** directory. This project uses [file-based routing](https://docs.expo.dev/router/introduction).
-
-## Get a fresh project
-
-When you're ready, run:
-
-```bash
-npm run reset-project
-```
-
-This command will move the starter code to the **app-example** directory and create a blank **app** directory where you can start developing.
-
-## Learn more
-
-To learn more about developing your project with Expo, look at the following resources:
-
-- [Expo documentation](https://docs.expo.dev/): Learn fundamentals, or go into advanced topics with our [guides](https://docs.expo.dev/guides).
-- [Learn Expo tutorial](https://docs.expo.dev/tutorial/introduction/): Follow a step-by-step tutorial where you'll create a project that runs on Android, iOS, and the web.
-
-## Join the community
-
-Join our community of developers creating universal apps.
-
-- [Expo on GitHub](https://github.com/expo/expo): View our open source platform and contribute.
-- [Discord community](https://chat.expo.dev): Chat with Expo users and ask questions.

FastNotesKotlin/README.md

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+# Fast Notes – Kotlin 
+
+## Requirements
+
+To build and run this project, the following are required:
+
+- Android Studio (Hedgehog or newer recommended)
+- Android SDK installed
+- Minimum SDK: As defined in the project (see `app/build.gradle.kts`)
+- Internet connection for initial Gradle sync
+
+---
+
+## How to Build and Run
+
+1. Extract the `.zip` file.
+2. Open **Android Studio**.
+3. Click **Open** and select the extracted project folder.
+4. Allow Gradle to sync (this may take a few minutes the first time).
+5. Select an emulator or connected Android device.
+6. Click **Run** (ctrl + F10).
+
+The application should now build and launch