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 ## Running Instructions
 - Create a fork of the repo using the `fork` button.
 - Clone your fork using `git clone https://www.github.com/<your-username>/mlops-iris.git`
-- Install dependencies using `pip3 install requirements.txt`
+- Install dependencies using `pip3 install -r requirements.txt`
 - Run application using `python3 main.py`
 - Run tests using `pytest`