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+# Contributing to TypeID Elixir
+
+## Setup your environment
+
+1. Install required toolchain using [asdf](https://asdf-vm.com/)
+2. Add your code changes
+3. Verify tests pass: `mix test`
+4. Format or verify the formatting of your changes: `mix format`