How does one write the most basic README file?

1.Collect header comments from each project component into one file and add completion date and authorship.

2.Describe the encoded set of instructions that run the project.

3.Describe the set of strings with 0s and 1s.

4. Describe the project, explain how to install it, provide examples illustrating how to use it, cite sources for more information and help, and identify authors and contributors.

Choose one of the answers from the ones above.

The answer you are looking for is option 4.