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+# Slim example
+
+1. Install composer
+
+      ```text
+      $ cd Slim
+      $ composer install
+      ```
+
+2. Run php server
+
+      ```text
+      $ cd Slim
+      $ php -S localhost:8888 -t example example/index.php
+      ```
+
+3. Open browser
+
+      Open http://localhost:8888 in your browser and you will see 'Welcome to Slim!'