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+# spacedleetcode
+
+> A spaced repetition system for effectively studying popular technical interview problems.
+
+## Features
+
+- Vite + TypeScript + SWC
+- Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
+- IndexedDB + Dexie.js
+- Prettier + ESLint
+
+## Getting Started
+
+There aren't many _mandatory_ prerequisites other than **npm**.
+
+1. Download, fork, or template this repository.
+2. Download dependencies via `npm i`.
+3. Start a local development server via `npm run dev`.
+
+Before making a contribution, be sure to run the typechecker and linter:
+
+1. Run a typecheck via `npm run typecheck`.
+2. Run ESLint via `npm run lint`.
+3. Run Prettier via `npm run format`.
+
+## License
+
+Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE), Copyright © 2025