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 # NodeDrawboard
 A collaborative drawing board where users can share ideas, chat or just have fun. Made with Node.js using Express.js and Socket.io frameworks.
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+<h2> How to run </h2>
+<ol>
+<li>Install Node.js</li>
+<li>Navigate to project directory and run "npm install" in order to install dependencies</li>
+<li>Run index.js using Node. Optional command line argument should be the port on which the server will run (Default: 3000) </li>
+</ol>