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@@ -2,7 +2,21 @@
 
 This package enables Node.js applications to use a CAN bus over USB.
 
-## Making a release
+## Compiling
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Supported version of NodeJS (preferably a LTS version)
+- A C/C++ compiler that supports C++20
+- Internet connection to pull from upstream [CANBridge](https://github.com/unofficial-rev-port/CANBridge)
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Clone repository
+2. Run `npm i` to install dependencies and compile the Node APIs
+3. To test, run `npm run pretest` to prepare the testing and `npm test` to actually perform the testing of the repository
+
+## Making a release (for repository owners)
 
 1. Check out the `main` branch
 2. Update `version` field in `package.json`
@@ -10,6 +24,6 @@ This package enables Node.js applications to use a CAN bus over USB.
 4. Commit change to git
 5. Run `git tag v<version>`
 6. Run `git push`
-7. Run `git push --tags` 
+7. Run `git push --tags`
 8. Run `npm publish --access public`
 9. Create a new release on GitHub with an explanation of the changes