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+# My Personal Website
+
+This repo contains the source code for [my personal website](https://hazemkrimi.tech/) madee using Hugo.
+
+## Requirements To Run Locally
+
+1. Install [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/installation/).
+
+2. Clone the repo:
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/hazemKrimi/personal-website
+cd personal-website
+```
+
+3. To run the webserver that reloads on saved changes run the following command:
+
+```
+hugo server
+```
+
+## Deployment
+
+To deploy to GitHub pages you can use [this guide from the Hugo docs](https://gohugo.io/host-and-deploy/host-on-github-pages/)