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 Then go through the following sections to use this starter pack to set up your docs repository.
 
 Prerequisites
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 Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
 
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  * Git and Bash installed on your system.
 
 Bootstrap your documentation repository
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 Bootstrap your repository by following these steps: