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+# Development
+
+This project is managed using [Poetry](https://python-poetry.org), a fantastic Python packaging and dependency manager.
+Install the latest version of Poetry before continuing. Development currently requires Python 3.9+.
+
+## Set up
+
+Starting from Zero? Not sure where to begin? Here's steps on setting up this Python project using Poetry. Note that
+Poetry installation instructions should be followed from the Poetry Docs: https://python-poetry.org/docs/#installation
+
+1. While optional, It's recommended to configure Poetry to install Virtual environments within project folders:
+    ```shell
+    poetry config virtualenvs.in-project true
+    ```
+    This makes it easier for Visual Studio Code to detect the Virtual Environment, as well as other IDEs and systems.
+    I've also had issues with Poetry creating duplicate Virtual environments in the default folder for an unknown
+    reason which quickly filled up my System storage.
+2. Clone the Repository:
+    ```shell
+    git clone https://github.com/devine-dl/devine
+    cd devine
+    ```
+3. Install the Project with Poetry:
+    ```shell
+    poetry install
+    ```
+    This creates a Virtual environment and then installs all project dependencies and executables into the Virtual
+    environment. Your System Python environment is not affected at all.
+4. Now activate the Virtual environment:
+    ```shell
+    poetry shell
+    ```
+    Note:
+    - You can alternatively just prefix `poetry run` to any command you wish to run under the Virtual environment.
+    - I recommend entering the Virtual environment and all further instructions will have assumed you did.
+    - JetBrains PyCharm has integrated support for Poetry and automatically enters Poetry Virtual environments, assuming
+      the Python Interpreter on the bottom right is set up correctly.
+    - For more information, see: https://python-poetry.org/docs/basic-usage/#using-your-virtual-environment
+5. Install Pre-commit tooling to ensure safe and quality commits:
+    ```shell
+    pre-commit install
+    ```
+
+## Building Source and Wheel distributions
+
+    poetry build
+
+You can optionally specify `-f` to build `sdist` or `wheel` only.
+Built files can be found in the `/dist` directory.