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+# slender
+A slender starter structure for Slim 3
+
+## Installation
+
+`composer create-project codecourse/slender projectname`
+
+## What's this all about then?
+
+The simplest boilerplate for getting started on a new Slim adventure. No clutter, ready to transform into your next big idea.
+
+Also used for [Codecourse](https://www.codecourse.com) courses, just to save a little time.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Feel free to submit any minor enhancements, but the goal here is to keep this as simple (yet as practical) as possible, so no huge additions. Thanks!