Merge pull request #564 from jeremyandrews/starter

improve README to be more useful to newcomers

README.md

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-## Overview
+## A Powerful Load Testing Framework
 
-Goose is a [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) load testing tool inspired by [Locust](https://locust.io/). User behavior is defined with standard Rust code. Load tests are applications that have a dependency on the Goose library. Web requests are made with the [Reqwest](https://docs.rs/reqwest) HTTP Client.
+Goose is a highly efficient load testing tool crafted in [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/), designed to simulate users interacting with web applications. Whether you're testing a simple website or an intricate application, Goose provides a flexible and scalable solution to ensure your system can handle real-world traffic patterns.
 
-### Documentation
+## Why Choose Goose?
 
-- [The Goose Book](https://book.goose.rs)
-- [Developer documentation](https://docs.rs/goose/)
-- [Blogs and more](https://tag1.com/goose/)
-  - [Goose vs Locust and jMeter](https://www.tag1consulting.com/blog/jmeter-vs-locust-vs-goose)
-  - [Real-life load testing with Goose](https://www.tag1consulting.com/blog/real-life-goose-load-testing)
-  - [Gaggle: a distributed load test](https://www.tag1consulting.com/blog/show-me-how-flock-flies-working-gaggle-goose)
-  - [Optimizing Goose performance](https://www.tag1consulting.com/blog/golden-goose-egg-compile-time-adventure)
+* Performance: Built with Rust, Goose is designed for speed and scalability, allowing you to simulate a large number of users with minimal resource overhead.
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+* Flexibility: Goose supports both simple and complex load tests, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. With its extensive set of options, you can tailor your tests to closely mimic real-world user behavior.
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+* Real-world Testing: Goose goes beyond just sending requests; it can simulate user behaviors like logging in, filling out forms, and navigating through your application, providing a more realistic load test scenario.
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+* Community and Support: Developed by [Tag1 Consulting](https://tag1.com/), Goose has a growing community and a series of [blog posts and podcasts](https://www.tag1.com/goose/) detailing its features, comparisons with other tools, and real-life testing scenarios.
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+## Getting Started
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+It is essential to understand that Goose is not a pre-compiled application but a library. This means you can't simply run Goose to load test a website. Instead, you'll need to write your own Rust application using the Goose library, then compile it to create a tailored load testing tool specific to your needs. Dive into [The Goose Book](https://book.goose.rs/) for a comprehensive guide or check the [developer documentation](https://docs.rs/goose/) for detailed API information.