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 How to build locally
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-1. On a debian-based host, install the packages: `texlive texlive-fonts-extra texlive-latex-extra texlive-science cm-super`
+The pdf document will always be created automatically by the github repository upon a push. 
+However, it can be interesting to create the pdf on your host, in order to check the outcome of your changes prior to pushing them to the repository.
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+On your debian-based host:
+1. Install the packages: `make texlive texlive-fonts-extra texlive-latex-extra texlive-science cm-super`
 1. Run the following command: `make clean && make`
 
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