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+## Using RMI's GitHub organization
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+- Do, in fact, **use it!** Code written for RMI should be in a git repo and committed to the RMI GitHub account, not personal or unofficial RMI accounts.
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+- **Be safe**. Make sure your repo has a [.gitignore file](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/git-basics/ignoring-files) and that you don't commit keys or anything else that shouldn't be saved or shared. Use [.env](https://www.dotenv.org/docs/security/env) as a safe way to manage secrets and avoid committing them.
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+- Give your repo an **informative READE.md**. "Code for project" is not great. A short description of what it does and how to use it is a good start. Check the [GitHub docs](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-readmes) for more.
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+- **Adopt better GitHub practices**. Start by [improving your commits](https://gist.github.com/luismts/495d982e8c5b1a0ced4a57cf3d93cf60). Check out SPD's [practices repo](https://github.com/rmi/practices) for more.
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+RMI's GitHub is supported by [SPD](https://rockmtnins.sharepoint.com/sites/ClimateIntelligence/SitePages/SPD.aspx), RMI's Software, Product, and Data team. [Reach out to us](mailto:spd@rmi.org) if we can help.
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