diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e7a71388..6f6c83e2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ The web app is coded in Typescript using React as front-end and Prisma as back-e
 
 ## Development
 
-After cloning the repo and navigating into it, install dependencies:
+After cloning the repo and navigating into it, install the dependencies:
 
 ```
 npm install
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ npm install
 
 You now need to configure your database connection via an environment variable.
 
-First, create an `.env` file:
+Create an `.env` file:
 
 ```bash
 cp .env.example .env
diff --git a/lib/client/LoadingSpinner.tsx b/lib/client/LoadingSpinner.tsx
index 8448f841..79566892 100644
--- a/lib/client/LoadingSpinner.tsx
+++ b/lib/client/LoadingSpinner.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
-import React from 'react'
-
 export default function LoadingSpinner() {
   return (
     <div className="flex justify-center min-h-screen py-8">