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diff --git a/HDL_workflow/git_checklist.mdwn b/HDL_workflow/git_checklist.mdwn
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@@ -11,3 +11,23 @@ Here is the checklist for making changes.
 the work right the way through to "git push" immediately (at least by the end
 of the day), or do not "have time", reconsider and find a way to make the work
 smaller. If unsure, ask on the mailing list."""]]
+
+* run `git pull`
+* edit files, making sure only one “purpose"
+* save them
+* run unit tests and make sure they pass
+* fix errors
+* run `git status | more`, review the output
+* run `git diff`, review the output
+* run `git commit -a -m 'useful description' `
+* run `git pull`
+* run `git push`
+
+# what to do if "git pull" results in conflict
+
+# what to do if you want to add files.
+
+---
+
+this one, `git status` is very important, to check files that should have
+been added but have not.