+To build and run the services you need to install [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/) and [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install) on your system.
+
+## LocalStack
+
+We use LocalStack to emulate AWS services, allowing us to develop and test our services locally. To start LocalStack, run:
+
+```
+comm-dev services start
+```
+
+Make sure your LocalStack resources are up to date:
+
+```
+cd services/terraform
+./run.sh
+```
+
+## Configuring the AWS CLI
+
+To interact with the emulated AWS services on your local machine, you’ll need to configure the AWS CLI.
+
+From your terminal, run:
+
+```
+aws configure
+```
+
+You will be prompted to enter the following information:
+
+- AWS Access Key ID: Enter `test` as the Access Key ID.
+- AWS Secret Access Key: Enter `test` as the Secret Access Key.
+- Default region name: Enter `us-east-2`.
+- Default output format: Press Enter to use the default output format or enter your preferred format (e.g., `json`, `text`, or `yaml`).