diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -65,13 +65,11 @@ brew install openssl boost
 
 Compile with a C++11 compliant compiler:
 ```sh
-mkdir build
-cd build
-cmake ..
-make
-cd ..
+cmake -H. -Bbuild
+cmake --build build
 ```
 
+
 ### HTTP
 
 Run the server and client examples: `./build/http_examples`