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@@ -149,9 +149,17 @@ should format your changes using [uncrustify](https://github.com/uncrustify/uncr
 version 0.60 or later. The script `./tools/uncrustify` will reformat all C
 sources in the library as needed, with the currently chosen uncrustify options.
 
+E.g.
+
+    ./tools/uncrustify src/transaction.c
+
 You should also make sure the existing tests pass and if possible write tests
 covering any new functionality, following the existing style.
 
+You can run the tests via:
+
+    make check
+
 ## Generating a coverage report
 
 To generate an HTML coverage report, install `lcov` and use: