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@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ You will need the following:
 
 * [Rust Compiler](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install)
 
-When running the API locally, it does support the use of a `.env` file for providing Environment Variables.
+When running the API locally, it does support the use of a `.env` file at the root of the project for providing [Environment Variables](https://github.com/liatrio/liatrio-dora-api/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file#environment-variables).
+
+If you are unfamiliar with Rust, you can build the application using `cargo build` and run the application using `cargo run`.
 
 # Usage
 
@@ -79,4 +81,4 @@ If you are using Loki DB for your metrics storage, you will need the following:
 Optionally, if you have secured the REST API on your Loki DB, you will need to provide the following:
 
 * **LOKI_USER**: The user for the Loki database
-* **LOKI_TOKEN**: The token for the Loki database
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+* **LOKI_TOKEN**: The token for the Loki database