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From: Mohammed Imaduddin <123477562+mdimado@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:33:29 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add instructions for building and developing locally

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 # Website (v2)
 
 sern's clean, modern, and user-friendly web interface. (now built with [Starlight](https://starlight.astro.build/))
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+
+To build and develop the **sern-handler-website** locally, follow these steps:
+
+### **Prerequisites**
+1. **Install Bun**: Bun is used as the package manager and runtime for this project. Install it from the official website: [https://bun.sh/](https://bun.sh/).
+2. **Node Version Manager (Optional)**: The `.nvmrc` file specifies the Node.js version. Use a version manager like `nvm` to ensure compatibility:
+   ```bash
+   nvm install
+   nvm use
+   ```
+3. **Git**: Make sure you have Git installed to clone the repository.
+
+---
+
+### **Steps to Build and Develop**
+1. **Clone the Repository**:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/sern-handler/website.git
+   cd sern-handler-website
+   ```
+
+2. **Install Dependencies**:
+   Bun uses the `bun.lockb` file to manage dependencies. Run:
+   ```bash
+   bun install
+   ```
+
+3. **Development Server**:
+   To start a local development server:
+   ```bash
+   bun dev
+   ```
+
+4. **Build the Project**:
+   To generate a production-ready build:
+   ```bash
+   bun build
+   ```
+
+5. **Run Locally**:
+   After building, you can preview the built site locally:
+   ```bash
+   bun preview
+   ```
+