From 93fddacfc21048f2bcf0a242351d71230dec8176 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Mehrdad Shirvani <mehrdadsh0901@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:41:55 +0330
Subject: [PATCH] docs: update README

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 README.md | 48 +++++++++---------------------------------------
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9900a37..d5032a2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Second Assignment - Git and Java Basics
 
-Are you ready to challenge yourself with some algorithmic problems?  
 Let's kick things off by solving three basic problems to refresh your knowledge of *Java* and *Git*.
 
 ## Getting Started
@@ -11,6 +10,8 @@ Follow these steps to set up your project:
 We have recorded a special video, explaining the exact steps that needs to be taken to complete this assignment. 
 Here is the [link]() 
 
+**Make sure to watch the video before starting the assignment.**
+
 ### 1. Fork and Clone the Repository
 
 First, fork the repository on GitHub or Gitea (click the Fork button on the top-right).
@@ -26,10 +27,10 @@ or
 git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/repository-name.git
 ```
 
+<br/>
 
 then
 ```
-# Navigate into the project directory:
 cd repository-name
 ```
 
@@ -52,14 +53,6 @@ If you're behind a firewall or have restricted internet access, configure Maven
 **For macOS/Linux:**
 - Location: `~/.m2/settings.xml` (the `.m2` folder is in your home directory)
 
-**Create the `.m2` folder if it doesn't exist:**
-```bash
-# Windows (Command Prompt):
-mkdir %USERPROFILE%\.m2
-
-# macOS/Linux:
-mkdir -p ~/.m2
-```
 
 **Place this configuration in `settings.xml`:**
 
@@ -111,7 +104,7 @@ git branch
 - Implement the following methods based on the comments:
 
 ```java
-// Example method signature you'll find:
+// Method signature you'll find:
 public char[][] generateTriangle(int n);
 public int[] spiralTraversal(int[][] values, int rows, int cols);  
 public int[][] intPartitions(int n);
@@ -151,46 +144,23 @@ src
 **Stage and commit files:**
 
 ```bash
-# Check which files have changed:
 git status
 
-# Stage a specific file:
 git add src/main/java/MainExercises.java
 
-# Stage all changed files at once:
 git add .
 
-# Commit with a descriptive message:
-git commit -m "Implement countPartitions method and triangle type checker"
-
-# Good commit message examples:
-# - "Complete all main exercises, all tests passing"
-# - "Add bonus email validation with regex"
-
-# Bad commit messages (avoid these):
-# - "Update"
-# - "Fix stuff"  
-# - "WIP"
+git commit -m "Implement intPartitions method"
 ```
 
-**View commit history:**
-```bash
-git log --oneline  # Shows compact commit history
-```
-
-
 ## 8. Push to Remote Repository
 
 ```bash
 # First, ensure you're on the develop branch:
 git branch  # Should show "* develop"
 
-# Push to remote (note: branch name must match exactly - all lowercase):
+# Push to remote 
 git push origin develop
-
-# If this is your first push to develop branch, you might see:
-# git push --set-upstream origin develop
-# Just use the command Git suggests
 ```
 
 ## 9. Create a Pull Request to YOUR Own Repository
@@ -210,7 +180,7 @@ https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/repository-name
 
 **Step 2: Create a new pull request**
 - Click on **"Pull requests"** tab (top navigation)
-- Click the green **"New pull request"** button
+- Click the **"New pull request"** button
 
 **Step 3: Configure the pull request branches**
 ```
@@ -220,7 +190,7 @@ base: main     ←── compare: develop
 
 **Important settings:**
 - **base repository:** `YOUR_USERNAME/repository-name` (your fork)
-- **base branch:** `main` (or `master` depending on your repo)
+- **base branch:** `main` 
 - **head repository:** `YOUR_USERNAME/repository-name` (same fork)
 - **compare branch:** `develop`
 
@@ -240,7 +210,7 @@ Ready for review and grading!
 ```
 
 **Step 5: Final submission**
-- Click **"Create pull request"** (green button)
+- Click **"Create pull request"**
 - Share the pull request link with your mentor
 
 ## 10. Mentor Reviews and Grades Your Project