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+# Itor
+
+Iterates over note cards. Currently just to learn BubbleTea, may turn into a real flash card app at some point.
+
+## Running
+
+`go run main.go`
+
+* To change selection use arrow keys (or j/k). 
+* To enable a card to be selected, press enter or space.
+* To switch to draw mode, press D.