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+# CppSQLite Installation Guide
+
+This guide will help you build and test the CppSQLite library on your system.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have:
+- A C++ compiler (g++)
+- SQLite3 development libraries installed on your system
+- Git (to clone the repository)
+
+## Step-by-Step Installation
+
+### 1. Clone the Repository
+First, download the CppSQLite source code from GitHub:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/neosmart/CppSQLite
+```
+
+### 2. Navigate to the Source Directory
+Change to the source code directory:
+```bash
+cd CppSQLite/src
+```
+
+### 3. Compile the CppSQLite Library
+Compile the main CppSQLite source file into an object file:
+```bash
+g++ -c CppSQLite3.cpp -o CppSQLite3.o
+```
+
+### 4. Create the Static Library
+Create a static library file that you can link against in your projects:
+```bash
+ar rcs libCppSQLite3.a CppSQLite3.o
+```
+
+### 5. Build and Run the Test Program
+Compile the test program and link it with the CppSQLite library and SQLite3:
+```bash
+g++ test.cpp -L. -lCppSQLite3 -lsqlite3
+```
+
+### 6. Verify the Installation
+Run the test program to make sure everything is working correctly:
+```bash
+./a.out
+```
+
+If the installation was successful, you should see output similar to:
+```
+Row 1: Alice
+Row 2: Bob
+CppSQLite basic tests passed!
+```
+
+## What's Next?
+
+Once you've successfully built the library, you can:
+- Use `libCppSQLite3.a` in your own C++ projects
+- Include `CppSQLite3.h` in your source code
+- Link against both CppSQLite3 and sqlite3 when compiling your programs
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter any issues:
+- Make sure SQLite3 development libraries are installed (`sudo apt-get install libsqlite3-dev` on Ubuntu/Debian)
+- Verify that g++ is properly installed and in your PATH
+- Check that all files are in the correct directories