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+# infra-as-code
+## Setup
+In order to create customers a one-time setup has to be done. Execute the following command to get started: 
+```sh
+./install_deps.sh 
+```
+You can now start creating customers!
+
+## Create customer
+```sh
+./self_service.sh
+```
+
+## Remove a customer
+```sh
+./rm_customer.sh $CUSTOMER_NAME
+```