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== Git Warm-Up ==
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=== Preparation: ===
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{{Learning Activity Overview
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|'''Description''' ||
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Intro to GitHub
This activity will help you get started with Git. You will work on a
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|overview=
remote repository shared by other workshop attendees.
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Learner will get started with Git by working on a remote repository shared by other workshop learners.
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|prerequisites=
|'''Source''' ||[http://www.xcitegroup.org/softhum/doku.php?id=f:assignment_ossfieldtrip1detail Detailed FOSS Field Trip]
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* A basic understanding of command-line usage would be helpful, but not required.
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|objectives=
|'''Prerequisite Knowledge''' || A rudimentary understanding of command-line usage would be helpful, but not required.
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|'''Estimated Time to Completion''' || 30-60 minutes
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|'''Learning Objectives''' ||Upon completion, you will be able to
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* Install Git.
 
* Install Git.
 
* Configure Git.
 
* Configure Git.
* Clone a remote repository.
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* Fork a GitHub repository.
* Make changes to a local copy.
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* Make changes to a repository.
* Commit changes to a local copy.
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* Commit changes to a GitHub repository.
* Push changes to a remote repository.
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|process skills=
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|'''Materials/Environment''' ||
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* Access to Internet/Web and web browser
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=== Background ===
* Computer with install privilege <Not sure what this is or how to get it.>
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* A password from facilitator to access repository
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For the impatient, you may skip down to the [Directions] section and get started. If you would prefer an overview of Git first, there are some great introductory videos on Git's site: http://git-scm.com/ . Namely:
* (For facilitator) a server with a git repository
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* Git Basics: What is Version Control?<br/><br/>If you are new to version control, or just want to gain a deeper understanding of it, this is 6 minutes of your life well spent.<br/><br/>[http://git-scm.com/video/what-is-version-control Watch the video]<br/><br/>
|'''Additional Information''' ||
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* Git Basics: What is Git?<br/><br/>This 8 minute video gives you a quick overview of git, why it exists, who it serves, what it can do, and explains some of its advantages.<br/><br/>[http://git-scm.com/video/what-is-git Watch the video]<br/><br/>
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* Git Basics: Get Going with Git<br/><br/>This 4.5 minute video gives you an overview of installing and configuring git, as well as how to set up your first git repository.  You could try to follow along and attempt each step, but I recommend just observing for now and appreciating the simplicity of setup.  Later you'll complete a tutorial that will have you perform these same steps.<br/><br/>[http://git-scm.com/video/get-going Watch the video]<br/><br/>
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* Git Basics: Quick Wins with Git<br/><br/>Still not convinced?  Need more reasons to use Git?  Whether you are gearing up for a water cooler debate about version control systems, or you just want to get a better understanding of the Git philosophy and the features that implement those philosophies, this 5 minute delivers.<br/><br/>[http://git-scm.com/video/quick-wins Watch the video]<br/><br/>
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=== Directions ===
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1.  Go to https://github.com/foss2serve/git-activity and follow the instructions there.
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=== Additional Information ===
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* Git website: http://git-scm.com
 
* Git website: http://git-scm.com
* Repository location: openfe@stoney.zapto.org:sandbox.git
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* Repository location: https://github.com/foss2serve/git-activity/
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=== Deliverables ===
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POSSE: Correctly completing the activity on GitHub will add you to the POSSE roll call list on GitHub.
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= Notes for Instructors =
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The remaining sections of this document are intended for the instructor.  They are not part of the learning activity that would be given to students.
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=== Assessment ===
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* How will the activity be graded?
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* How will learning will be measured?
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* Include sample assessment questions/rubrics.
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! Criteria
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! Level 1 (fail)
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! Level 2 (pass)
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! Level 3 (good)
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! Level 4 (exceptional)
 
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|'''Rights''' || Licensed CC BY-SA (?)
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| '''Criteria 1'''
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|'''Turn In''' || Wiki posting describing your explorations of forges and Ohloh
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| '''Criteria 2'''
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== Background ==
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=== Comments ===
http://git-scm.com/videos contains 4 introductory videos that will help give the participant some context: e.g., what is version control?, what is git?, what is git good for?, etc. Each is between 5-10 minutes.
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=== Getting Help ===
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* The Git website: http://git-scm.com
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* The help command:
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$ git help
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* The git status command gives useful suggestions. Use often.
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$ git status
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=== Commands to Inspect Your Repository ===
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While you are completing the activities below, the following commands
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may come in handy. These commands do not change the state of your repository so they are always safe to use. Use them often.
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* Status command: reports status of repository and gives suggestions!
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$ git status
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* Log command: reports history of commits.
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$ git log
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* Diff command: displays detailed differences since last commit.
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$ git diff
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== Directions ==
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=== Part 1: Install and Configure Git ===
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1.  Download and install Git for your operating system from http://git-scm.com.
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2.  Start a shell/terminal (windows: right-click desktop and select 'Git Bash')
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3.  Configure Git with your identity (replace caps with your information):
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$ git config --global user.name 'YOUR NAME'
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$ git config --global user.email 'YOUR@EMAIL'
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=== Part 2: Roll-Call Activity ===
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1.  Clone the following repository to your local system (password needed).
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$ git clone openfe@stoney.zapto.org:sandbox.git
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2.  Change into the sandbox directory.
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$ cd sandbox
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3.  Using any tools you like, inside the sandbox directory create a file named YOUR_NAME.txt (e.g., jane_smith.txt). with your bio.  Using your favorite text editor, write your bio in the file (don't forget to save).
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4.  Select the changes you want to commit: your new file. (The following command should be issued in the sandbox directory. So if you have changed directories since step 2, please return to the sandbox directory before issuing the following command.)
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$ git add stoney_jackson.txt
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5.  Commit selected changes to your local repository.
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$ git commit -m'Added bio for Stoney Jackson.'
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6.  Push changes from your local repository to the remote repository (password needed).
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$ git push
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If git reports something like the following, you may continue to part 3:
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<nowiki>
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Counting objects: 5, done.
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Writing objects: 100% (3/3), 245 bytes, done.
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Total 3 (delta 0), reused 0 (delta 0)
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To /Users/Stoney/Desktop/t/a.git/
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  5dd2c29..7232044  master -> master
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</nowiki>
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If git reports something like the following, continue to the next step:
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* What should the instructor know before using this activity?
<nowiki>
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* What are some likely difficulties that an instructor may encounter using this activity?
To ...
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! [rejected]        master -> master (non-fast-forward)
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error: failed to push some refs to '...'
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hint: Updates were rejected because the tip of your current branch is behind
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hint: its remote counterpart. Merge the remote changes (e.g. 'git pull')
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hint: before pushing again.
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hint: See the 'Note about fast-forwards' in 'git push --help' for details.
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</nowiki>
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7.  Pull changes from remote into your local repository. (This may invoke a text editor requesting a message explaining the necessity of the merge. Just save the default message and exit the editor.)
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{{Learning Activity Info
$ git pull
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|acm unit=
Return to step 6, and try to push your changes again.
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|acm topic=
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|difficulty=
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Easy
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|time=
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30-60 minutes
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|environment=
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Access to Internet/Web and web browser.  
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|author=
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Stoney Jackson
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|source=
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None
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|license=
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{{License CC BY SA}}
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}}
  
=== Part 3: Follow up ===
 
  
''' Congratulations, you have successfully contributed to a shared, remote repository! '''
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=== Suggestions for Open Source Community ===
  
Additional activities to give you more practice with Git.
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Suggestions for an open source community member who is working in conjunction with the instructor.
*  Issue a pull command every couple of days, and see if anyone else has posted a bio, or updated an existing bio.
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*  Update your bio. Follow steps 6-11 as necessary to commit your changes to your local repository and then push them to the shared, remote repository.
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*  Delete your local repository and clone a new one. Confirm your changes have persisted.
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*  Add a subdirectory with your name as its name, and add some new files inside.
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== Identifier ==
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URL to module or material
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== Source ==
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Description of original source and/or link if present.
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== Subject ==
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Use Computing Ontology or ACM Classification System if possible
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== Education Level ==
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Anyone
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== Audience ==
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Educator or Learner (both)
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== Contributor ==
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person who posts the activity
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== Publisher ==
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foss2serve
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== Language ==
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English
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== Rights ==
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TBD - probably CC BY 3.0
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== Format ==
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text/html
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== Creator ==
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Stoney Jackson
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== Date Created ==
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2/18/2013
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== Date Last Modified ==
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2/18/2013
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Revision as of 00:35, 9 March 2017


Title

Intro to GitHub

Overview

Learner will get started with Git by working on a remote repository shared by other workshop learners.

Prerequisites
  • A basic understanding of command-line usage would be helpful, but not required.
Learning
Objectives
After successfully completing this activity, the learner should be able to:
  • Install Git.
  • Configure Git.
  • Fork a GitHub repository.
  • Make changes to a repository.
  • Commit changes to a GitHub repository.
Process Skills
Practiced


Background

For the impatient, you may skip down to the [Directions] section and get started. If you would prefer an overview of Git first, there are some great introductory videos on Git's site: http://git-scm.com/ . Namely:

  • Git Basics: What is Version Control?

    If you are new to version control, or just want to gain a deeper understanding of it, this is 6 minutes of your life well spent.

    Watch the video

  • Git Basics: What is Git?

    This 8 minute video gives you a quick overview of git, why it exists, who it serves, what it can do, and explains some of its advantages.

    Watch the video

  • Git Basics: Get Going with Git

    This 4.5 minute video gives you an overview of installing and configuring git, as well as how to set up your first git repository. You could try to follow along and attempt each step, but I recommend just observing for now and appreciating the simplicity of setup. Later you'll complete a tutorial that will have you perform these same steps.

    Watch the video

  • Git Basics: Quick Wins with Git

    Still not convinced? Need more reasons to use Git? Whether you are gearing up for a water cooler debate about version control systems, or you just want to get a better understanding of the Git philosophy and the features that implement those philosophies, this 5 minute delivers.

    Watch the video

Directions

1. Go to https://github.com/foss2serve/git-activity and follow the instructions there.

Additional Information

Deliverables

POSSE: Correctly completing the activity on GitHub will add you to the POSSE roll call list on GitHub.

Notes for Instructors

The remaining sections of this document are intended for the instructor. They are not part of the learning activity that would be given to students.

Assessment

  • How will the activity be graded?
  • How will learning will be measured?
  • Include sample assessment questions/rubrics.
Criteria Level 1 (fail) Level 2 (pass) Level 3 (good) Level 4 (exceptional)
Criteria 1
Criteria 2

Comments

  • What should the instructor know before using this activity?
  • What are some likely difficulties that an instructor may encounter using this activity?
ACM BoK
Area & Unit(s)
ACM BoK
Topic(s)
Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Time
to Complete

30-60 minutes

Environment /
Materials

Access to Internet/Web and web browser.

Author(s)

Stoney Jackson

Source

None

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

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