From 2d89b356862be46033f294a1e0ef3ba2a3616afe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: isacostaf <iisabellecostaf@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2025 10:01:54 -0300
Subject: [PATCH] Getting Started File

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+# Getting Started
+For setup first you need the following things:
+- Flutter Version 3.27.1
+- IDE like Android Studio or VS Code with Flutter Plugin installed.
+
+## Steps to run App
+1.⁠ ⁠Clone the repository with Git
+
+```git clone https://github.com/simonoppowa/OpenNutriTracker.git```
+
+2.⁠ ⁠Get Dependencies
+
+```flutter pub get```
+
+3.⁠ ⁠Run Build Runner to generate Files
+
+```flutter pub run build_runner build```
+
+4.⁠ ⁠Run App
+
+```flutter run lib/main.dart```
+
+## Running the Application
+
+The application can be run on multiple platforms. Here are the commands for each:
+
+### Web (Chrome)
+```bash
+flutter run -d chrome
+```
+
+### iOS
+```bash
+open -a Simulator
+flutter run
+```
+
+### macOS
+```bash
+flutter run -d macos
+```
+
+### Android
+```bash
+flutter run -d android
+```
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 ## Contribution
 Contributions to OpenNutriTracker are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the project's code style and guidelines.
 
+## Getting Started
+See the [Getting Started](GettingStarted.md) file for more information.
+
+
 ## Disclaimer
 OpenNutriTracker is not a medical application. All data provided is not validated and should be used with caution. Please maintain a healthy lifestyle and consult a professional if you have any problems. Use during illness, pregnancy or lactation is not recommended.