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+# telebotxx
+Telegram Bot API 2.0 for C++14. It uses [Curl for People](https://github.com/whoshuu/cpr) library to perform HTTP requests and [RapidJSON](https://github.com/miloyip/rapidjson) to work with JSON data.
+In development, so you are welcome to contribute.
+
+## Requirements
+* C++14-compatible compiler
+* CMake 2.8 or newer
+* Boost Unit Test Framework (only for tests)