mod_0_session_3_readings.md

Session 3 Readings and Responses

The readings and responses listed here should take you approximately 35 minutes total.

To start this assignment:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of this document.
2. Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
3. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.

Assignment 1 (20 min)

Read David's article on Git and GitHub

• Use the article and outside resources (Google!) to describe the general process of a collaborative git workflow in the space below.

1. Set up github organization.

2. Fork organization repository to my personal github.

3. Clone the repository to your local machine.

4. Create a branch for your working files.

   • When you create a branch in your project, you create an environment where you can try out new ideas. Changes in the branch don't affect the main branch, so you're free to experiment and commit changes. Branch won't be merged until it's ready to be reviewed by whomever you're collaborating with.

5. Set remote repository to the github organization.

6. Get coding!

7. Pull the most recent files from the organization repository.

8. Merge master branch into the feature branch.

9. Push your code to the github repository.

10. Make a pull request to the organization repository.

    • You'll repeat steps 6-10 over and over throughout the project.

Slack Shortcuts and Features (10 min)

Use Google to go find at least one online resource detailing keyboard shortcuts and/or features that are built into Slack.

• What resource(s) did you find? Paste them below:

1. I found this one that was very helpful

• What are three Slack shortcuts and/or features that stood out? How will each contribute to your productivity?

1. Collapse or open to the right sidebar (command + .).

   • This will help keep my desktop (workspace) clean, allowing me to work more efficiently.

2. To pull up saved items (command + shift + s).

   • This will save me multiple clicks when trying to reference important items.

3. Jump to most recent unread message (command + J).

   • This will help ensure that I don't miss any messages!

4. Compose new message (command + n).

   • Quickly get a thought or question into a message before it's lost from thought.