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+# Version Control? I Hardly Know Her...
+
+Welcome to our hands-on Git & GitHub session! This workshop will take you from zero to hero in version control.
+
+## What You'll Learn
+
+By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
+- Understand what version control is and why it matters
+- Set up Git on your machine
+- Create and manage repositories
+- Make commits like a pro
+- Collaborate with others using GitHub
+- Handle branches and merge conflicts
+- Use essential Git commands in your daily workflow
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
+- Enthusiasm to learn!
+- No prior Git experience required
+
+## Setup Instructions
+
+### 1. Install Git
+
+**Windows:** Download from [git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com/)  
+**Mac:** Run `git --version` in Terminal (will prompt install if needed)  
+**Linux:** Run `sudo apt-get install git` (Ubuntu/Debian) or `sudo yum install git` (Fedora)
+
+### 2. Create a GitHub Account
+
+Sign up at [github.com](https://github.com) if you haven't already.
+
+### 3. Configure Git
+
+```bash
+git config --global user.name "Your Name"
+git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
+```
+
+## Session Outline
+
+1. **Introduction to Version Control** - Why do we need this?
+2. **Git Basics** - Your first repository
+3. **GitHub Fundamentals** - Taking it online
+4. **Branching & Merging** - Working in parallel
+5. **Collaboration** - Pull requests and teamwork
+
+## Essential Commands Cheatsheet
+
+```bash
+# Initialize a new repository
+git init
+
+# Clone an existing repository
+git clone <url>
+
+# Check status
+git status
+
+# Add files to staging
+git add <file>
+git add .
+
+# Commit changes
+git commit -m "Your message"
+
+# Push to remote
+git push origin main
+
+# Pull from remote
+git pull origin main
+
+# Create a new branch
+git branch <branch-name>
+
+# Switch branches
+git checkout <branch-name>
+
+# Merge branches
+git merge <branch-name>
+```
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Git Documentation](https://git-scm.com/doc)
+- [GitHub Guides](https://guides.github.com/)
+- [Interactive Git Tutorial](https://learngitbranching.js.org/)
+- [Git Cheat Sheet](https://education.github.com/git-cheat-sheet-education.pdf)
+
+---
+
+*Remember: Everyone was a beginner once. Don't be afraid to make mistakes—that's what version control is for!* 😊