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misc/objectives.qmd

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 # Learning Objectives {.unnumbered}
 
+## About learning objectives
+
+This chapter lists the learning objectives for each chapter.
+The learning objectives should reflect the increases in knowledge, skills, and abilities that you are expected to have acquired after engaging with the contents of each chapter.
+If you feel like you completed every learning objective for one chapter, you should be ready to move on to the next!
+
 ## Introduction to version control
 
 {{< include ../objectives/_objectives-intro.qmd >}}
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 {{< include ../objectives/_objectives-tags-releases.qmd >}}
 
-## Project Management
-
-### Issues
+## Issues
 
 {{< include ../objectives/_objectives-issues.qmd >}}
 

objectives/_objectives-branches.qmd

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 :bulb: Knowing purpose and benefits of using branches in Git<br>
 :bulb: Creating and switching between branches<br>
-:bulb: Merging branches and resolving conflicts
+:bulb: Visualizing Branch Structure<br>
+:bulb: Merging branches and resolving conflicts<br>
+:bulb: Applying Best Practices for Branch Management

objectives/_objectives-cli.qmd

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
-:bulb: Explain when and why command-line interfaces should be used instead of graphical interfaces. <br>
-:bulb: Understand how to form file paths and navigate directories <br>
-:bulb: Understand the difference between absolute and relative paths <br>
-:bulb: Understand how arguments and flags are used to modify command-line commands <br>
-:bulb: Understand the concept of wild cards (`*`)
+:bulb: You can name the advantages of command-line interfaces for Git.<br>
+:bulb: You can navigate directories using absolute and relative paths.<br>
+:bulb: You can apply arguments and flags to customize command-line commands.<br>
+:bulb: You can use wildcards for file selection.<br>
+:bulb: You can execute command-line operations for file manipulation.<br>
+:bulb: You can combine command-line commands.

objectives/_objectives-firststeps.qmd

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-:bulb: Initializing a Git repository<br>
-:bulb: Staging and committing changes<br>
-:bulb: Exploring the commit history<br>
-:bulb: Comparing versions<br>
-:bulb: Creating a `.gitignore` file
+:bulb: Understanding the concept of a Git repository<br>
+:bulb: Learning to create a Git repository<br>
+:bulb: Understanding staging and committing changes <br>
+:bulb: Mastering committing changes <br>
+:bulb: Gaining insights into comparing versions <br>
+:bulb: Understanding file tracking considerations in Git <br>
+:bulb: Exploring the use of .gitignore

objectives/_objectives-github.qmd

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 :bulb: Connecting Git and Github<br>
 :bulb: Setting up a GitHub repository<br>
-:bulb: Pulling and pushing changes to / from a Github repository
+:bulb: Retrieving and Applying Changes from GitHub Repository<br>
+:bulb: Learning about extra features on GitHub <br>
+:bulb: Understand the significance of README files

objectives/_objectives-gui.qmd

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 :bulb: Understanding the benefits of Git GUIs<br>
 :bulb: Exploring different GUIs<br>
-:bulb: Exploring branch management in a GUI<br>
-:bulb: Practicing with a practical exercise
+:bulb: Exploring branch management in a GUI<br>

objectives/_objectives-intro.qmd

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-:bulb: What is version control?<br>
-:bulb: Why is version control useful (for research)?<br>
-:bulb: What are Git and GitHub?<br>
-:bulb: What is the difference between Git and GitHub?
+:bulb: Understanding the concept of version control <br>
+:bulb: Recognizing the importance of version control in research<br>
+:bulb: Defining Git and GitHub <br>
+:bulb: Differentiating between Git and GitHub

objectives/_objectives-issues.qmd

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-:bulb: Understand the purpose of GitHub Issues:<br>
-:bulb: Master the creation and management of Issues<br>
-:bulb: Collaborative problem solving with Issues:<br>
-:bulb: Practicing with a practical exercise<br>
+:bulb: Understanding the purpose of GitHub Issues:<br>
+:bulb: Mastering the creation and management of Issues<br>
+:bulb: Collaborative problem solving with Issues:<br>

objectives/_objectives-setup.qmd

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-:bulb: You know how to set up Git for the first time<br>
-:bulb: You have set up Git on your computer<br>
-:bulb: You understand the different Git configuration levels<br>
-:bulb: You know how to configure your username and email address in Git<br>
-:bulb: You have set up your preferred text editor when working with Git<br>
-:bulb: You can escape the command-line text editor Vim
+:bulb: Setting up Git for the first time<br>
+:bulb: Understanding the different Git configuration levels<br>
+:bulb: Configuring your username and email address in Git<br>
+:bulb: Setting up your preferred text editor when working with Git<br>
+:bulb: Escaping the command-line text editor Vim

objectives/_objectives-tags-releases.qmd

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-:bulb: Understand why Git tags matter in version control and project management <br>
-:bulb: Learn when to use lightweight or annotated tags and how to apply them <br>
-:bulb: Get the hang of pushing and pulling tags in Git for seamless teamwork <br>
-:bulb: Explore how GitHub releases complement Git tags <br>
-:bulb: Discover how to use Zenodo to make your repository citable 
+:bulb: Understanding why Git tags matter in version control and project management <br>
+:bulb: Learning when to use lightweight or annotated tags and how to apply them <br>
+:bulb: Getting the hang of pushing and pulling tags in Git for seamless teamwork <br>
+:bulb: Exploring how GitHub releases complement Git tags <br>
+:bulb: Discovering how to use Zenodo to make your repository citable