Start exercise

Author: github-actions[bot]

.github/steps/1-create-a-branch.md

@@ -24,27 +24,27 @@ For more information, see "[About branches](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requ
 is essentially an "About me" section on your GitHub profile where you can share information about yourself with the community on GitHub.com.
 GitHub shows your profile README at the top of your profile page. For more information, see "[Managing your profile README](https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/customizing-your-profile/managing-your-profile-readme)".
 
-![screenshot showing an example profile readme](../images/example-profile-readme.png)
+![screenshot showing an example profile readme](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/example-profile-readme.png?raw=true)
 
 ### :keyboard: Activity: Your first branch
 
 1. Open a new browser tab and navigate to your newly made repository (your copy of this exercise). Then, work on the steps in your second tab while you read the instructions in this tab.
 
 2. Navigate to the **< > Code** tab in the header menu of your repository.
 
-   ![screenshot highlighting the code tab](../images/code-tab-highlight.png)
+   ![screenshot highlighting the code tab](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/code-tab-highlight.png?raw=true)
 
 3. Click on the **main** branch drop-down.
 
-   <img width="300" alt="screenshot highlighting the branch selection" src="../images/branch-selection-dropdown.png">
+   <img width="300" alt="screenshot highlighting the branch selection" src="https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/branch-selection-dropdown.png?raw=true">
 
 4. In the text box **Find or create a branch...**, enter `my-first-branch`.
 
    > **Note:** This is checked to continue with the next step. :wink: 
 
 5. Click the text **Create branch: `my-first-branch` from main** to create your branch.
 
-   <img width="300" alt="screenshot highlighting the create branch prompt" src="../images/create-branch-prompt.png">
+   <img width="300" alt="screenshot highlighting the create branch prompt" src="https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/create-branch-prompt.png?raw=true">
 
    - The branch will automatically switch to the one you just created.
    - The **main** branch drop-down menu will display your new branch name.

.github/steps/2-commit-a-file.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The following steps will guide you through the process of committing a change on
 
 2. Select the **Add file** drop-down and click **Create new file**.
 
-   <img width="300" alt="screenshot of the create new file option" src="../images/create-new-file-option.png">
+   <img width="300" alt="screenshot of the create new file option" src="https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/create-new-file-option.png?raw=true">
 
 3. In the **Name your file...** field, enter `PROFILE.md`.
 
@@ -27,15 +27,15 @@ The following steps will guide you through the process of committing a change on
    Welcome to my GitHub profile!
    ```
 
-   ![screenshot for adding the profile.md file](../images/add-profile-file.png)
+   ![screenshot for adding the profile.md file](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/add-profile-file.png?raw=true)
 
 5. Click **Commit changes...** in the upper right corner above the contents box. A dialog will appear.
 
 6. GitHub offers a simple default message, but let's change it slightly for practice. Enter `Add PROFILE.md` in the **Commit message** field.
 
    - A **commit message** and optional **extended description** help provide clarity for your changes. This is particularly useful when your commit involves several files.
 
-   <img width="400" alt="screenshot of adding a new file with a commit message" src="../images/commit-message-dialog.png">
+   <img width="400" alt="screenshot of adding a new file with a commit message" src="https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/commit-message-dialog.png?raw=true">
 
 6. In this lesson, we'll ignore the other fields for now and click **Commit changes**.
 

.github/steps/3-open-a-pull-request.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Now that you have made a change to the project and created a commit, it’s time
 
 You may have noticed after your commit that a message displayed indicating your recent push to your branch and providing a button that says **Compare & pull request**.
 
-![screenshot of message and button](../images/compare-pull-request-button.png)
+![screenshot of message and button](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/compare-pull-request-button.png?raw=true)
 
 To create a pull request automatically, click **Compare & pull request** button, and then skip to step 5 below. Alternately, you practice creating it manually using the first 4 steps.
 
@@ -21,15 +21,15 @@ To create a pull request automatically, click **Compare & pull request** button,
    - **base:** `main`
    - **compare:** `my-first-branch`
 
-   ![screenshot showing both branch selections](../images/branch-selection-comparison.png)
+   ![screenshot showing both branch selections](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/branch-selection-comparison.png?raw=true)
 
 4. Click **Create pull request**.
 
 5. Enter a title for your pull request. By default, the title will automatically be the name of your branch. For this exercise, let's edit the field to say `Add my first file`.
 
 6. The next field helps you provide a **description** of the changes you made. Please enter a short description of what you’ve accomplished so far. As a reminder, you have: created a new branch, created a file, and made a commit.
 
-   ![screenshot showing pull request](../images/create-pull-request-form.png)
+   ![screenshot showing pull request](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/create-pull-request-form.png?raw=true)
 
 7. Click **Create pull request**.
 

.github/steps/4-merge-your-pull-request.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ You successfully created a pull request. Now it's time to merge it!
 
 **What is a merge?**: A _[merge](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/github-glossary#merge)_ adds the changes in your pull request and branch into the `main` branch. For more information about merges, see "[Merging a pull request](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/incorporating-changes-from-a-pull-request/merging-a-pull-request)."
 
-![screenshot of green merge pull request button](../images/merge-pull-request-button.png)
+![screenshot of green merge pull request button](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/merge-pull-request-button.png?raw=true)
 
 ### :keyboard: Activity: Merge the pull request
 
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ You successfully created a pull request. Now it's time to merge it!
 
 3. Once your branch has been merged, you don't need it anymore. To delete this branch, click **Delete branch**.
 
-   ![screenshot showing delete branch button](../images/delete-branch-button.png)
+   ![screenshot showing delete branch button](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/blob/main/.github/images/delete-branch-button.png?raw=true)
 
 4. Now that your work is merged, Mona will confirm and share some final review content. Nice work! 🎉
 

README.md

@@ -1,47 +1,16 @@
 # Introduction to GitHub
 
-_Get started using GitHub in less than an hour._
+<img src="https://octodex.github.com/images/Professortocat_v2.png" align="right" height="200px" />
 
-## Welcome
+Hey BytecodeBrewer!
 
-People use GitHub to build some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Whether you’re visualizing data or building a new game, there’s a whole community and set of tools on GitHub that can help you do it even better. GitHub Skills’ “Introduction to GitHub” exercise guides you through everything you need to start contributing in less than an hour.
+Mona here. I'm done preparing your exercise. Hope you enjoy! 💚
 
-- **Who is this for**: New developers, new GitHub users, and students.
-- **What you'll learn**: We'll introduce repositories, branches, commits, and pull requests.
-- **What you'll build**: We'll make a short Markdown file you can use as your [profile README](https://docs.github.com/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/customizing-your-profile/managing-your-profile-readme).
-- **Prerequisites**: None. This exercise is a great introduction for your first day on GitHub.
-- **How long**: This exercise takes less than one hour to complete.
+Remember, it's self-paced so feel free to take a break! ☕️
 
-In this exercise, you will:
-
-1. Create a branch
-2. Commit a file
-3. Open a pull request
-4. Merge your pull request
-
-### How to start this exercise
-
-Simply copy the exercise to your account, then give your favorite Octocat (Mona) **about 20 seconds** to prepare the first lesson, then **refresh the page**.
-
-[![](https://img.shields.io/badge/Copy%20Exercise-%E2%86%92-1f883d?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&labelColor=197935)](https://github.com/new?template_owner=skills&template_name=introduction-to-github&owner=%40me&name=skills-introduction-to-github&description=Exercise:+Introduction+to+GitHub&visibility=public)
-
-<details>
-<summary>Having trouble? 🤷</summary><br/>
-
-When copying the exercise, we recommend the following settings:
-
-- For owner, choose your personal account or an organization to host the repository.
-
-- We recommend creating a public repository, since private repositories will use Actions minutes.
-
-If the exercise isn't ready in 20 seconds, please check the [Actions](../../actions) tab.
-
-- Check to see if a job is running. Sometimes it simply takes a bit longer.
-
-- If the page shows a failed job, please submit an issue. Nice, you found a bug! 🐛
-
-</details>
+[![](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go%20to%20Exercise-%E2%86%92-1f883d?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&labelColor=197935)](https://github.com/BytecodeBrewer/skills-introduction-to-github/issues/1)
 
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