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+bin
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 * `layouts` - Layouts are kept here.
 * `layouts/partials` - Partials are kept here.
 * `lib` - Ruby code. Helper code and sass source inspection is done here.
+
+## Installing Dependencies
+
+If you haven't yet done so, install bundler:
+
+    gem install bundler
+
+Bundle the gems for this application:
+
+    gem bundle
+
+Your new app executables for this app are located in the bin/ directory.
+
+## Compiling the Site
+
+To compile (and auto recompile) and preview the site in your browser:
+
+    $ cd doc-src
+    $ bin/nanoc3 aco
+
+Then open `http://localhost:3000/` in your web browser.
+
+## Documentation on Nanoc
+
+* [Nanoc Homepage](http://nanoc.stoneship.org/)
+
+## HOW-TOs
+
+### How to Add an Asset
+
+If you are adding an asset (E.g. image, css, javascript) place the file(s) in the appropriate directories under the `content` directory. Then run: `rake itemize` and a yaml file will be generated for each of the new files.
+
+### How to Add New Reference Documentation
+
+In the appropriate directory under content/reference add two files:
+
+1. `some_module.haml`
+2. `some_module.yaml`
+
+You will find it convenient to copy the yaml file of another reference item and edit it.
+Likewise, you'll find it convenient to copy the haml file of another reference item and edit it.
+
+The item metadata must provide some details about what stylesheet is being documented. For instance, here is the metadata for the blueprint color module item:
+
+    --- 
+    title: Blueprint Color Module
+    crumb: Colors
+    framework: blueprint
+    stylesheet: blueprint/_colors.sass
+    classnames:
+      - reference
+
+The `title` and `crumb` attributes are the H1 and the Breadcrumb label respectively. The `framework` attributes specifies what framework is being documented and similarly, the `stylesheet` attribute specifies what stylesheet. The `classnames` array allows class names to be applied to the body. Be sure to apply the `reference` class at a minimum.
+
+There are some shared partials that do most of the sass file inspection and formatting. Most of the docs are kept in the source code, but if there are times when you need more control, you can drop down to more powerful tools.
+
+All source comments are formatted in Markdown.
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