diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e228cc0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+serve:
+	python3 -m http.server 8080
+.PHONY: serve
+
+build:
+	echo "Not implemented yet..."
+.PHONY: build
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a2e0c7c..27c3f23 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,7 +2,11 @@
 
 Serial console access in the browser! This project uses and [experimental API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Serial_API) available as of 08/06/2024 only on Chrome 89, Edge 89, or Opera 75.
 
-## Building
+This is a work in progress and a learning experiment. Be patient or make a fork. 
 
+## Local Development:
+
+A basic http server can be run using `make serve`. 
+
+**Additional Instructions TBD**
 
-## Use
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