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For version control of the IRC bot scripts we use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_%28software%29 git]. To contribute to projects such as the scripts accessible via robonaut (the bot), you'll need an account on Babbage.  We use Github for all common projects at Hackspace.
For version control of the IRC bot scripts we use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_%28software%29 git]. To contribute to projects such as the scripts accessible via robonaut (the bot), you'll need an account on Babbage.  We use Github for all common projects at Hackspace.
 
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== First time config ==
== First time config ==


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In order to contribute, you can then create a key for secure communication with Github:
In order to contribute, you can then create a key for secure communication with Github:


  ssh-keygen -f ~/git/key
  ssh-keygen
  cat ~/git/key.pub
 
Press return when it asks you for the filename.  If it then asks you to overwrite, say no ('''n''').
 
  cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub


On Github, create a new entry in '''SSH Private Keys''' in '''Account Settings''', and paste the output of the last command into the '''Key''' area.  You can also add the email address used above, and Github will automatically associate your commits with your account.
On Github, create a new entry in '''SSH Private Keys''' in '''Account Settings''', and paste the output of the last command into the '''Key''' area.  You can also add the email address used above, and Github will automatically associate your commits with your account.
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  git push github
  git push github
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== Pull requests ==
Pull requests are the easiest way to get your changes into the main repository.  Simply visit the main repository, and click on the '''Pull request''' button


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