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-# git-gud
-a directory of participants at the git gud @ git workshop (sept 1, 2020) and a practice for source control
 
-# slides
-slides for this workshop can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17HffdLCtMvpL2epWg4ulMZzzxGqlMET1sy9yPzyQDVI/edit?usp=sharing)
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-# instructions
-more detailed instructions can be found in the slidedeck above
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-1. fork the repo
-2. clone the repo to your local machine
-3. edit the fields in `index.html` to contain your contact information (if you are comfortable)
-4. commit and push your changes to your fork
-5. open a merge request to this repo
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-# questions?
-reach out to the explorations chairs [darci](mailto:darciap2@illinois.edu) and [melissa](mailto:myc2@illinois.edu)
+Git exercise for 23-24 Infrastructure Committee