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Sparkle's Guide is inspired by [roadmap.sh](https://roadmap.sh) and is a derivative open source work of [node-red](https://github.com/node-red/node-red). This project aims to be a guide to sparkles and unicorns in the [blessing](https://unicornyard.com/what-is-a-group-of-unicorns-called/) on their magical journey to better themselves and each other.
## Quick Start
-Local Environment with NPM
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+Begin by cloning the Sparkles-Guide repository to the machine using SSH (`git clone git@github.com:defenseunicorns/Sparkles-Guide.git`) or HTTPS (`git clone https://github.com/defenseunicorns/Sparkles-Guide.git`).
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+After the project has been cloned, run `cd ./Sparkles-Guide` in the terminal in order to change the current working directory to the top level of the project to run the Quick Start commands as shown.
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+There are two different methods that can be used in order to get the Sparkle's Guide up-and-running quickly once the project has been cloned:
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+### Local Environment with NPM
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+Prerequisite: Ensure that node and npm are installed on the machine. [This article provides information on installing both on Mac using Homebrew](https://medium.com/@hayasnc/how-to-install-nodejs-and-npm-on-mac-using-homebrew-b33780287d8f).
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1. `npm install`
2. `npm run build`
3. `npm start -- data/flows.json`
4. Open
-Docker/Podman
+### Docker/Podman
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+Prerequisite: Ensure that docker or podman are installed on the machine. [This article provides information on installing Docker on Mac using Docker Desktop/Homebrew](https://www.cprime.com/resources/blog/docker-for-mac-with-homebrew-a-step-by-step-tutorial/). The Homebrew formula for [installing podman on a Mac can be found here](https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/podman).
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1. `./container-build.sh`
2. `./container-run.sh`
3. Open