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 # Deployment
+You need to setup MySQL and import the project_db.sql file. NOTE: The database does not store its data in porject_db.sql so this file will not be updated if data comes into the database.
 The service can be hosted locally on your computer after running the code included in the `Backend` directory. The service can be accessed at the URL: `http://localhost:8080`
 
 ## Services being provided