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 ## How to compile, test, and install (mruby and gems)
 
-See the [compile.md](doc/guides/compile.md) file.
+For the simplest case, type
+
+```
+rake all test
+```
+
+See the [compile.md](doc/guides/compile.md) file for the detail.
 
 ## Building documentation