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 # CS506_Momentum
 Daily habit tracker
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+Instructions on how to build and run the application:
+1.	Go to a directory of your choice.
+2.	In cmd, type “git clone https://github.com/sampocs/CS506_Momentum”
+3.	Navigate to the CS506_Momentum folder
+4.	Type “git pull” to ensure you have the latest version
+5.	Type “npm install” to install tools for building the app
+6.	Once installation finishes, type npm start. This should open up an expo address on the localhost with a QR code. This can be scanned through the expo app on any mobile device. Alternatively, expo can be run with an iOS emulator on the computer.
+7.	The application should now be running, complete with all tests enabled.