lab and coursework

02_MNIST_SLN.ipynb

@@ -28,8 +28,18 @@
     "\n",
     "1. Enter the mlpractical directory `cd ~/mlpractical/repo-mlp`\n",
     "2. List the branches and check which is currently active by typing: `git checkout`\n",
-    "3. Change the\n",
-    " "
+    "3. If you are not in `master` branch, switch to it by typing: \n",
+    "```\n",
+    "git checkout master\n",
+    " ```\n",
+    "4. Then update the repository (note, assuming master does not have any conflicts), if there are some, have a look <a href=\"https://github.com/CSTR-Edinburgh/mlpractical/blob/master/gitFAQ.md\">here</a>\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "git pull\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "5. And now, create the new branch & swith to it by typing:\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "git checkout -b coursework1\n",
+    "```"
    ]
   },
   {