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 pip3 install -e .
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+Remember to enable swarm mode with `docker swarm init/join` and disable swarm
+mode with `docker swarm leave --force` when needed in development (single node setup).
+
 ## Contributing
 
 Contributions are welcome regardless of experience level. Don't hesitate submitting issues, opening partial or completed pull requests.