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+# Building VoiceInk
+
+This guide provides detailed instructions for building VoiceInk from source.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, ensure you have:
+- macOS 14.0 or later
+- Xcode (latest version recommended)
+- Swift (latest version recommended)
+- whisper.cpp properly set up
+
+## Building Steps
+
+1. Clone the repository
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/Beingpax/VoiceInk.git
+cd VoiceInk
+```
+
+2. Open the project in Xcode
+```bash
+open VoiceInk.xcodeproj
+```
+
+3. Build and Run
+- Build the project using Cmd+B or Product > Build
+- Run the project using Cmd+R or Product > Run
+
+## Development Setup
+
+1. **Xcode Configuration**
+   - Ensure you have the latest Xcode version
+   - Install any required Xcode Command Line Tools
+
+2. **Dependencies**
+   - The project uses whisper.cpp for transcription
+   - Make sure whisper.cpp is properly set up in your environment
+
+3. **Building for Development**
+   - Use the Debug configuration for development
+   - Enable relevant debugging options in Xcode
+
+4. **Testing**
+   - Run the test suite before making changes
+   - Ensure all tests pass after your modifications
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter any build issues:
+1. Clean the build folder (Cmd+Shift+K)
+2. Clean the build cache (Cmd+Shift+K twice)
+3. Check Xcode and macOS versions
+4. Verify all dependencies are properly installed
+
+For more help, please check the [issues](https://github.com/Beingpax/VoiceInk/issues) section or create a new issue. 
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 ## Requirements
 
 - macOS 14.0 or later
-- Xcode (latest version recommended)
-- Swift (latest version recommended)
 - whisper.cpp
 
-## Installation
+## Documentation
 
-1. Clone the repository
-```bash
-git clone https://github.com/yourusername/VoiceInk.git
-cd VoiceInk
-```
-
-2. Open the project in Xcode
-```bash
-open VoiceInk.xcodeproj
-```
-
-3. Build and run the project
-
-## Building from Source
-
-1. Ensure you have all the requirements installed
-2. Open the project in Xcode
-3. Build the project using Cmd+B or Product > Build
-4. Run the project using Cmd+R or Product > Run
+- [Building from Source](BUILDING.md) - Detailed instructions for building the project
+- [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) - How to contribute to VoiceInk
+- [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) - Our community standards
 
 ## Contributing
 
-We welcome contributions! Please read our [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) guide before submitting any changes.
+We welcome contributions! However, please note that all contributions should align with the project's goals and vision. Before starting work on any feature or fix:
+
+1. Read our [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+2. Open an issue to discuss your proposed changes
+3. Wait for maintainer feedback
+
+For build instructions, see our [Building Guide](BUILDING.md).
 
 ## License