From 4f25a7c8dd01dfdbfcbc30937dc8ce33f607c723 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: kaelyndunnell <kaelyndunnell03@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2024 11:19:46 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Updated What do I need to Know section of user guide to
 reflect that a git account is not needed for latest updates of the code.

---
 docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst b/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
index fcc1eefad..fc3fec807 100644
--- a/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
+++ b/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Basic knowledge of `Python <https://www.learnpython.org/>`_ is required to make
 
 New users should familiarise themselves with `Conda <https://anaconda.org/>`_.
 
-FESTIM is under version control with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`_. Even though users don't need git to install FESTIM, it is convenient to understand how it works. You can find `git tutorials <https://git-scm.com/doc>`_ to help you getting started. The `FESTIM source code <https://github.com/festim-dev/FESTIM>`_ is hosted on GitHub. Signing up for free to GitHub is recommended to receive the latest updates, follow the development and submit `bug reports <https://github.com/festim-dev/FESTIM/issues/new/choose>`_.
+FESTIM is under version control with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`_. Even though users don't need git to install FESTIM, it is convenient to have a basic understanding of how it works. You can find `git turorials <https://git-scm.com/doc>`_ to help you getting started. The `FESTIM source code <https://github.com/RemDelaporteMathurin/FESTIM>`_ is hosted on GitHub. Git knowledge and a GitHub account is required to open issues and `contribute to the code. <https://festim.readthedocs.io/en/latest/devguide/index.html>`_
 
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 Where can I find help?

From ebc316833c03a3e701e14e95e602a2de16ee1a75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: RemDelaporteMathurin <rdelaportemathurin@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2024 12:00:22 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] minor changes

---
 docs/source/devguide/index.rst            | 2 ++
 docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst | 3 ++-
 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/docs/source/devguide/index.rst b/docs/source/devguide/index.rst
index b82e304ac..80b00d570 100644
--- a/docs/source/devguide/index.rst
+++ b/docs/source/devguide/index.rst
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+.. _developers_guide:
+
 =================
 Developer's Guide
 =================
diff --git a/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst b/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
index fc3fec807..c0ebcb421 100644
--- a/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
+++ b/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ Basic knowledge of `Python <https://www.learnpython.org/>`_ is required to make
 
 New users should familiarise themselves with `Conda <https://anaconda.org/>`_.
 
-FESTIM is under version control with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`_. Even though users don't need git to install FESTIM, it is convenient to have a basic understanding of how it works. You can find `git turorials <https://git-scm.com/doc>`_ to help you getting started. The `FESTIM source code <https://github.com/RemDelaporteMathurin/FESTIM>`_ is hosted on GitHub. Git knowledge and a GitHub account is required to open issues and `contribute to the code. <https://festim.readthedocs.io/en/latest/devguide/index.html>`_
+FESTIM is under version control with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`_. Even though users don't need git to install FESTIM, it is convenient to have a basic understanding of how it works. You can find `git tutorials <https://git-scm.com/doc>`_ to help you getting started. The `FESTIM source code <https://github.com/festim-dev/FESTIM>`_ is hosted on GitHub.
+Git knowledge and a GitHub account is required to open issues and :ref:`contribute to the code <developers_guide>`.
 
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 Where can I find help?