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 This project contains the new proof-of-concept documentation site for [validatedpatterns.io](validatedpatterns.io).
 
-Use a container image to build the Validated Patterns documentation, locally. See [Preview the documentation using a container image](https://validatedpatterns.io/contribute/contribute-to-docs/#_preview_the_documentation_using_a_container_image).
+Use a container image to build the Validated Patterns documentation, locally. See [Preview the documentation using a container image](https://validatedpatterns.io/contribute/contribute-to-docs/#_preview_the_documentation_using_a_container_image). This is recommended to ensure the local preview is the same as what is rendered in deployment pipelines.
 
-Alternatively, you can build this site using [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/).
+Alternatively, you can build this site using [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/) and [Asciidoctor](https://asciidoctor.org). 
 
 ## Install Hugo
 
 You can install Hugo on different platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS) using a number of methods. For more information on how to install Hugo on your desired platform, see [Install Hugo](https://gohugo.io/getting-started/installing/).
 
-## Run Hugo as a local server
+## Install Asciidoctor
+
+You can install Asciidoctor on different platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS) using a number of methods. For more information on how to install Asciidoctor on your desired platform, see [Install Asciidoctor](https://asciidoctor.org/#installation).
+
+
+## Deploy the website locally using Hugo
 
 You can run Hugo as a local server to test out the site.