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+# Setup Instructions
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Python 3.11
+- Docker
+- Docker Compose
+
+## Installation
+1. Clone the repository.
+2. Navigate to the project directory.
+3. Install dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   1 pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+4. Set up the database and environment variables as needed.
+5. Run the application:
+   ```bash
+   1 docker-compose up
+   ```
+