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@@ -39,13 +39,21 @@ npx react-native-macos-init
 
 ### Quick Start
 
-In your React Native macOS project directory, run:
+1. **Start the Metro bundler** in your React Native macOS project directory:
+
+```bash
+npm run start
+```
+
+Keep this terminal window open. The Metro bundler must be running for your app to load JavaScript code.
+
+2. **Build and launch your app** in a separate terminal window:
 
 ```bash
 npx react-native run-macos
 ```
 
-This will build your app and launch it automatically. A Metro bundler window will also open to serve your JavaScript code.
+This will build your app and launch it automatically.
 
 ### Alternative Methods