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 # n-queens
 
+## Compiling the project
+
+Prerequisites
+  - C++11
+
+In order to compile the project, simply run these two commands:
+
+    cmake -B build -S .
+    cmake --build build
+
+## Running the Project
+The program should now be compiled at ./build/bin/n_queens
+
+Simply run the program using:
+
+    build/bin/n_queens
+
+## Usage
+The program's default board size is 4
+
+To change the board size use:
+    
+    build/bin/n_queens NUMBER_OF_QUEENS
+
+Example:
+
+    build/bin/n_queens 8
+