Hands-on Activity: COMMIT HUNT

To successfully complete the activity, attendees must perform the following steps:

1. Clone the Repository

   • Fork the main repository to your GitHub account.
   • Clone the forked repository to your local machine using:

     git clone <your-forked-repo-url>

2. Go to the proper branch

   • On the same branch that you have made during the session!

     git checkout <full-roll-number>
     For eg 24CS20XXXXX

3. Task 1 : Add a New File

   • Navigate to the project directory and add a specific file (e.g., <your-email>.py):

     print("your-email-address")
     • Replace <your-email-address> with your actual email.
     • Replace <your-email> with your email upto @.

4. Task 2 : Add your name in main.cpp file

   • Sync and pull from your branch.

   • Navigate to the main.cpp inside project directory

   • Add you name in contributor_name array

   • Note the decoded string after running the file.

     string contributor_names[] = { "Manish", "Ayushman" };// add your name here 

   • Use https://www.programiz.com/cpp-programming/online-compiler/ to get the OUTPUT of the code!

5. Stash apply and Commit Changes

   • Stash apply:

   git stash apply
   • Stage the new file:

     git add <your-email>.py
   • Commit the changes with a meaningful commit message:

     git commit -m "Added file for email <your-email>"

6. Push Changes to Your Branch

   • Push the branch to your forked repository:

     git push origin <your-roll-number>

7. Create a Pull Request

   • Go to the original repository on GitHub.
   • Click Compare & Pull Request for your branch.
   • Add a description summarizing your changes and submit the pull request.

8. Wait for Review and Merge

   • The pull request will be reviewed by the instructor or team.
   • Once approved, it will be merged into the main repository.

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Completion Criteria

• The pull request should include the correctly named file <your-email>.py.
• The file must contain your name, roll number, and a short introduction.
• Add your name in contributor_names array at main.cpp.
• Run the main.cpp & note down the secret message.
• The branch name must match your roll number.
• The pull request must not have merge conflicts with the main branch.
• Upload the noted secret message at this form https://forms.gle/vZUjYQtQkCQYieu78 for your attendance.