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+# Lingo WebSocket
+
+Lingo with JavaFX and WebSockets
+
+## Build
+
+`mvn clean install`
+
+## Launch client
+
+`mvn -f client jfx:run`
+
+## Launch server
+
+Required for multiplayer play
+
+`mvn -f server spring-boot:run`