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+# Programming In General
+
+To build from source you must have latex and python installed.
+
+Instructions:
+
+    git clone git@git.blangdon.com:programming_in_general.git
+    cd "programming in general"
+    ./build
+    
+Output will be:
+
+    "Programming In General.tex"
+        and
+    "Programming In General.pdf"