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+turns
+=====
+
+*turns* is a simple turn-order tracker for use with tabletop role-playing games.
+
+Building from source
+--------------------
+
+bookie depends on the following libraries:
+  - `catch2` >= 3.6
+  - `gtkmm-4.0` >= 4.14
+  - `libadwaita` >= 1.5
+
+and tools:
+  - `cmake` >= 3.29
+  - `gcc` >= 14.1
+  - `ninja` >= 1.11
+  - `pkgconf`
+
+Once all dependencies are installed, the project can be built using the following command:
+
+```bash
+$ cmake --workflow --preset debug
+```
+
+to create a debug build, or:
+
+```bash
+$ cmake --workflow --preset minsizerel
+```
+
+to create a release build.