From bab81e9e7f531b9ee560e62caff59ac265ea0869 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: NightFlax <71522320+Nightflax@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:11:57 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Update README.md

Adding required statements from the lab.
---
 README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b103466139..884d4515d6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -14,3 +14,23 @@ Output
 ```
 
 _© 2022 XYZ, Inc._
+
+Please consider the below factors while contributing
+
+Code Style:
+Maintain a consistent code style for readability.
+
+Documentation:
+Ensure well-documented code for effective collaboration.
+
+Testing:
+Thoroughly test your changes before submitting a pull request.
+
+Issue Tracker:
+Check the Issue Tracker for tasks.
+
+Code Review:
+All contributions undergo a code review process.
+
+Licensing:
+Contributions are licensed.

From 54450379c5317c65f08dbe69c4039c5b40a83324 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: NightFlax <71522320+Nightflax@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:15:36 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update CONTRIBUTING.md

Extended contribution information
---
 CONTRIBUTING.md | 22 +++++++++++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index e8046b81b2..3923046826 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -1 +1,21 @@
- All contributions, bug reports, bug fixes, documentation improvements, enhancements, and ideas are welcome.
+Contribution guidelines
+Welcome Contributors!
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to this repository. This document outlines the guidelines for contributing to the development of the Introduction to Git and GitHub repository.
+
+Code style
+Please follow the coding style and conventions used in the existing codebase. This helps maintain consistency across the project.
+
+Documentation
+Ensure that your contributions are well-documented. Include comments in your code where necessary and provide a clear and concise description of your changes in the pull request.
+
+Testing
+Before submitting a pull request, make sure your changes have been tested thoroughly. Include relevant test cases and ensure that existing tests pass.
+
+Issue tracker
+Check the issue tracker for any open issues or feature requests. If you're working on something, please comment on the issue to let others know.
+
+Code review
+All contributions will go through a code review process. Be open to feedback and be willing to make changes if necessary. Code reviews help maintain code quality and consistency.
+
+Thank you for your contribution!

From ab3a49e605098b8b662ea3525751861afed4648a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: NightFlax <71522320+Nightflax@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:19:18 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update README.md

Changed the date of the footer by one year
---
 README.md | 22 +---------------------
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 21 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 884d4515d6..2a2b1d78df 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -13,24 +13,4 @@ Output
    simple interest = p*t*r
 ```
 
-_© 2022 XYZ, Inc._
-
-Please consider the below factors while contributing
-
-Code Style:
-Maintain a consistent code style for readability.
-
-Documentation:
-Ensure well-documented code for effective collaboration.
-
-Testing:
-Thoroughly test your changes before submitting a pull request.
-
-Issue Tracker:
-Check the Issue Tracker for tasks.
-
-Code Review:
-All contributions undergo a code review process.
-
-Licensing:
-Contributions are licensed.
+_© 2023 XYZ, Inc._

From 400b363b238f3a6ca3b0f7d5a5ce025de489abd4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: NightFlax <71522320+Nightflax@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:24:45 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update README.md

Reverted changes from date in README file
---
 README.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2a2b1d78df..b103466139 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -13,4 +13,4 @@ Output
    simple interest = p*t*r
 ```
 
-_© 2023 XYZ, Inc._
+_© 2022 XYZ, Inc._