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 Want to hack on Docker? Awesome! Here are instructions to get you started. They are probably not perfect, please let us know if anything feels
 wrong or incomplete.
 
+## Build Environment
+
+For instructions on setting up your development environment, please see our dedicated [dev environment setup docs](http://docs.docker.io/en/latest/contributing/devenvironment/).
+
 ## Contribution guidelines
 
 ### Pull requests are always welcome