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 # Sakura
 
-_A backend that doesn't suck_
+![StyleCI](https://styleci.io/repos/45261697/shield)
+![SensioLabsInsight](https://insight.sensiolabs.com/projects/6c9b3813-0f50-406c-ab26-665e11876bc9/mini.png)
 
-I'll write a more descriptive readme once it's in a stable state.
+## Requirements
+
+- PHP 5.5.0 or newer
+- A database engine compatible with your PHP install and Laravel/Illuminate's database abstraction layer.
+
+_these will likely update in the future because i'm planning to go php 7 only_
+
+## Contributing
+
+Right now I'm not accepting big PRs because of a set of big things not being fully implemented yet, bug fix PRs are more than welcome though!
+
+## License
+
+Sakura is licensed under the Apache License version 2. Check the [LICENSE file](https://github.com/flashwave/sakura/blob/master/LICENSE) for the full thing or if you just want a quick summary [click here](https://i.flash.moe/vlcsnap-2016-03-09-17h45m55s452.png).