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+# My Portfolio
 
-### `npm start`
+This is a personal portfolio web application built using React. It showcases various projects and skills and includes a contact form for users to get in touch.
 
-Runs the app in the development mode.\
-Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to view it in your browser.
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+- [EmailJS Setup](#emailjs-setup)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To get a local copy of the project up and running, follow these simple steps.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Make sure you have the following installed:
+
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (v14 or later)
+- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) (comes with Node.js)
+- [EmailJS](https://www.emailjs.com)
+
+Create an account on EmailJS, then create a new email service and template. Copy the Service ID, Template ID, and User ID.
+
+### EmailJS Configuration
+
+1. **Create a configuration file:**
+
+   Create a file named `emailConfig.js` in the `src/components` directory with the following content:
+
+   ```javascript
+   // src/components/emailConfig.js
+
+   const emailConfig = {
+     serviceId: 'yourserviceid',   // Replace with your EmailJS Service ID
+     templateId: 'yourtemplateid', // Replace with your EmailJS Template ID
+     userId: 'youruserid'          // Replace with your EmailJS User ID
+   };
+
+   export default emailConfig;
+you then import it to the ContactForm.js
+
+### Installation
+
+1. **Install the dependencies:**
+
+    
+bash
+    npm install
+
+
+## Usage
+
+### Running the App
+
+To start the app in development mode:
+
+bash
+    npm start