Q1: I am finding some of the directions in class very confusing, and I think it is because I do not understand the reasoning being some of the steps.
A: Please look at https://github.com/fdac21/lectures/blob/master/tools.pdf Some rationale is provided there
Q2: Could you explain in more detail the overall objective of Practice0? Is it just to help make sure we are using git correctly from da0? I actually prefer default configs, but I may set my editor to vim.
A: To make sure everyone is able to run jupyter notebook, does a minimal task in python, and can go through fork/clone/commit/push/submit pull request cycle. The type of editor for git commits is immaterial, but can be configured based on individual preference.
Q3: Though it is implicitly clear, you have never really specified that you want us to work from your machine da2. Is this necessary for certain software we will be using? Alternatively, could we work from our own machines and share our local git config?
A: da2 runs containers with the environment that has all the needed pieces. You can run the same container (audris/jupyter-r) on your laptop/elswhere, or, you can install the software (jupyter) directly on your laptop.
Q4: Will we be cloning git into da2 from now on?
A: Unless you want to set up the environment elsewhere.
Q5: Why are we using git-request-pull? With naming conventions of UTKID there should be no accidental overwritting of assignments. Even if assignments were overwritten, version control is meant to recover work. Futhermore, malicious use of github is trackable so you would be able to find students abusing github.
A: Pull requests are a standard procedure to submit code from individual repo to team repo and is widely used in open source and closed source projects.
Q6: How do you run pull requests from command line? It doesn't feel like best-practice to constantly have to log into github and navigate the browser. I have looked at several instruction guides, including github's page, and it is not very clear to me. I can keep reading though if you are unsure.
A: You don't want to run many pull requests, because I need to merge each one. Please try to do only one for each assignment. It is easy to set up command line script that triggers the pull request for you: please use github api for that.