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 # switch-cmake
 
-Extensible CMake toolchain for Switch homebrew development with devkitA64 and libnx.
+Extensible CMake toolchain for Nintendo Switch homebrew development with devkitA64 and libnx.
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
@@ -26,10 +26,83 @@ Extensible CMake toolchain for Switch homebrew development with devkitA64 and li
 
 ## Introduction
 
+This project aims to provide a CMake toolchain for Nintendo Switch homebrew development using devkitA64 and libnx. It is
+intended as an alternative to the makefile-based system currently provided with the tools. 
+
 ### Why CMake
 
+[TODO]
+
 ### Quick Start
 
+#### Prerequisites
+
+First, make sure you have installed the latest release of devkitA64, the Nintendo Switch homebrew development kit 
+provided by devkitPro. Follow the installation guide [here](https://devkitpro.org/wiki/Getting_Started). 
+
+**Important**: Make sure that the devkitPro environment variables have been configured properly. CMake will use these to 
+locate the devkitA64 tools. Specifically, the `${DEVKITPRO}` variable should point to the devkitPro installation 
+directory. 
+
+You'll also need to have [CMake](https://cmake.org/download).
+
+___
+
+#### Building the examples
+
+To build the template examples, clone this repository and open a terminal in the root directory. Make a build directory 
+with:
+
+```shell
+$ mkdir build
+```
+
+Next, have CMake configure the project and generate build files with:
+
+```shell
+$ cmake -G "Unix Makefiles" --toolchain=DevkitA64Libnx.cmake -S . -B build
+```
+
+The `-G "Unix Makefiles"` argument specifies which 
+[generator](https://cmake.org/cmake/help/latest/manual/cmake-generators.7.html) CMake will use. In this case, CMake will
+output Makefiles when the project is built.
+
+The `--toolchain=DevkitA64Libnx.cmake` argument specifies which 
+[toolchain file](https://cmake.org/cmake/help/latest/manual/cmake-toolchains.7.html) CMake will use. This will configure
+CMake to use the DevkitPro environment and compilers.
+
+Finally, build the project with
+
+```shell
+$ cmake --build build
+```
+
+You should now have a `my_app.nro` executable in the `./build/templates/application/` directory. 
+
+___
+
+#### Running the examples
+
+Running your homebrew on your Nintendo Switch is easy when netloading with `nxlink`, which is packaged with devkitA64.
+
+**Important:** Your Switch needs to be running the [Atmosphère](https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere) custom 
+firmware with `hbmenu` installed. Please also make sure the Switch is connected to the same wireless network as your 
+computer.
+
+On your Nintendo Switch, open the Gallery applet to start `hbmenu`, then press Y to start the netloader.
+
+In the repository's root directory, run the following command to upload and run the executable:
+
+```shell
+$ nxlink ./build/templates/application/my_app.nro
+```
+
+If `nxlink` fails with the message `No response from Switch!`, try supplying the Switch's IP address via the `-a <IP>` 
+argument.
+
+When the executable finishes uploading, you should see a `Hello World!` message in the top left of your Switch's 
+display.
+
 ## Switch Homebrew
 
 ### File Formats