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-# efi-ci-workshop-2024
-Collection of materials for EFI Ecological Forecasting Cyberinfrastructure Workshop 2024
+# EFI CI Workshop 2024
+
+Welcome to the EFI CI Workshop 2024 repository! This repository is dedicated to developing and refining cyberinfrastructure design for ecological forecasting. This guide will help you contribute to the repository. 
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Introduction](#introduction)
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+  - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+  - [Installation](#installation)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+  - [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+
+
+## Introduction
+
+This repository is a collaborative space for the EFI community to design, discuss, and refine cyberinfrastructure (CI) for ecological forecasting. We welcome contributions from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before you start, you will need:
+
+- A GitHub account. You can sign up for one [here](https://github.com/join).
+- Git installed on your computer. Follow the instructions [here](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git) to install Git.
+- Basic knowledge of Git and GitHub. If you're new to these, we recommend this [tutorial](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/hello-world).
+
+### Installation
+
+1. **Fork the repository**
+
+   Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page to create a copy of this repository under your GitHub account.
+
+2. **Clone your fork**
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/efi-ci-workshop-2024.git
+   ```
+
+3. **Navigate to the repository directory**
+
+   ```bash
+    cd efi-ci-workshop-2024
+   ```
+
+4. **Create a new branch**
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b your-branch-name
+   ```
+
+## Contributing
+### How to Contribute
+
+1. **Find an issue or task**
+
+   Check the [Issues](https://github.com/eco4cast/efi-ci-workshop-2024/issues) tab to find tasks that need to be completed or discussions that need your input. You can also create new issues or suggest improvements.
+
+2. **Work on your task**
+
+   Once you've selected an issue, start working on it in your forked repository. Make sure to keep your changes focused and relevant to the task at hand.
+
+3. **Commit your changes** 
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Brief description of your changes"
+   ``` 
+
+4. **Push your changes to your fork** 
+
+   ```bash
+   git push origin your-branch-name
+   ```
+
+5. **Create a Pull Request**
+
+   Go to your forked repository on GitHub, and you should see a "Compare & pull request" button. Click it and follow the instructions to submit your pull request.
+