# Build Steps

Let's build your CSS text portrait and showcase it to the world! 🥰

### Instant Build Steps

1. Rename your image into `bg.jpg` and make sure it is in JPG/JPEG format.
2. Navigate to `src/img` and upload your image, just replace the existing image.
3. Next, open `config.json` file by just clicking it, an editor will open.
4. Edit the contents of `config.json` file to match your needs. For the object `name` this is the name of your portrait, it can be a name of your subject. For the object `text` this is the text you want to see in the portrait. It can be a lyrics, a passage from a book, or a sweet message to your subject or loved one.
5. Now let's edit the visual appearance of your portrait. Navigate to `src/scss` and open the file `_vars.scss` to edit the visual settings. It is up to you to use the default settings or customize it.
6. Once you are satisfied with the configurations and visual settings, then look in the command-line interface and hover your mouse to the `https://localhost:1234` press `ctrl` + `left click` to open it to a new tab. You'll see your builds in real-time.

### Manual Build Steps

1. Inside the builder's directory, navigate to `src/img` and place your image. Rename it into `bg.jpg` which is required. 🚨 Replace any image inside it's fine.
2. Next, open `config.json` file using code editor like VS Code.
3. Edit the contents of `config.json` file to match your needs. For the object `name` this is the name of your portrait, it can be a name of your subject. For the object `text` this is the text you want to see in the portrait. It can be a lyrics, a passage from a book, or a sweet message to your subject or loved one.
4. Now let's edit the visual appreance of your portrait. Navigate to `src/scss` and open the file `_vars.scss` to edit the visual settings. It is up to you to use the default settings or customize it.
5. Once you are satisfied with the configurations and visual settings, then let's build it! Type `yarn build` to start the building process.
6. Lastly, type `yarn serve` to preview your build. A local server will be open at port `1234`. Copy and paste that to your favorite browser and you're done!

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For further customization, proceed to the Customization section. 😁
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