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 #Get started with Azure Data Catalog
 
-This sample shows you how to Register, Search, and Delete a data asset using the Data Catalog REST API.
+This sample shows you how to use the Azure Data Catalog REST API to Register, Search, and Delete data assets.
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+To get started using this sample you first need to build the executable following the steps below: 
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+1. Download the sample project
+2. Open the sample project in Visual Studio and install the latest version of the dependent NuGet packages (e.g Microsoft.IdentityModel.Clients.ActiveDirectory) 
+3. Create (or use an existing) Azure Active Directory Application ID and corresponding information. If you do not have one and need instructions on how to get one, you can check [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/datacatalog/register-a-client-app) 
+4. Compile the app.
+5. You are now ready to run it.
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