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 2) Read tutorial.thrift to learn about the syntax of a Thrift file
 
 3) Compile the code for the language of your choice:
-
+```
      $ thrift
      $ thrift -r --gen cpp tutorial.thrift
-
+```
 4) Take a look at the generated code.
 
 5) Look in the language directories for sample client/server code.