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How do I start a project?
You'll need to log in with your GitHub account. Then go to the project page you want to start and click 'i want to work on this'.
How do I say I've completed a feature?
Once you've started work on a project, click the "I've done this" button on the feature you've done.
How do I know when I've completed a feature?
Read the specification for each feature carefully. Does your code do everything that is required? If it does, and you're happy with the code you've written, then the feature is done.
I've finished this project - now what do I do?
Start a new project! :)
I started this project but I don't want to continue. What should I do?
Do I need to test what I've done?
If you feel confident and comfortable with testing, then yes! But if you're not sure how to test, or you're finding testing too difficult, then it's ok to not test these projects.
What files do I need to put into the git repo?
Whatever files you need to complete your project, and a README file that explains what the project is (it'd be nice if you could mention that it's a project for Blackboard!). Sometimes temporary files can appear that you don't want to commit #lnk to githubs standard gitignores.
I don't understand part of the specification for a project. How can I get help?
What's GitHub? Why do I need an account with them?
What's a repo? What's a repo URL?
What can you see on my GitHub account? Will you make repos for me?
Can I do projects without logging in to GitHub?
Is this site run by GitHub?
How can I delete my account?
I have an idea for a project. Can I add it to Blackboard?
How can I help out with the development of Blackboard?
I got an error, or something didn't work the way I was expecting. What should I do?
I am having trouble using Blackboard, due to accessability / interface issues.
Why are there no projects for the language I want to learn?
Do I need an expensive laptop to do these projects?
What skill level is required to do Blackboard projects?
Why should I use Blackboard rather than courses like Codecademy or tutorials like TryRuby?
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What's Git? How do I use it?
I've 'committed' all my work, but it isn't on GitHub?
Where do I write my code?
Is writing code dangerous to my computer?
I've been given a code test that's the same as one of your projects. Can I use Blackboard to help me?
How many projects do I have to do before I can get a job?
I don't want a programming job. Can I still do this?
I already have a programming job. Is blackboard going to be useful to me?
I got an error in my code, what do I do?

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I can think of several ways to complete a feature. How do I know which is the right one?

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