# README Files — GitHub Fundamentals: Collaboration, Pull Requests and Actions

Source: https://www.skillbyai.com/en/github/gh-readme

> Write a clear README.md that explains what a project does and how to install and run it.

## Why a README matters

`README.md` is rendered right on the repo's home page — explain what the project does and how to run it.

## Basic structure

A short, scannable README beats a long one — title, what it does, how to install and run it.

```markdown
# My App

A short description of what this project does.

## Installation

```bash
npm install
```

## Usage

```bash
npm start
```
```

## Badges & docs

Badges (build status, license) and a `CONTRIBUTING.md` set expectations for anyone who wants to contribute.