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             ## for beginner-level git users
 
             notes:
+            - terminal session preparation:
+              - two terminals each with same tmux session, check font size
+              - remove user, host and path from prompt
+              - clean git config for demo
             - close your laptops
             - hand out cheat sheets later, no need to write stuff down
             - if you have questions feel free to interrupt