This document serves as a comprehensive guide for accessing and utilizing the tier-specific templates within PRG.
- Each categorized tier – Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze – has its own customized repository and
README
templates that cater to different levels of project complexity and requirements. - Consult the Category Guidelines for more information on the different project categories and their respective tiers.
Warning
Be sure to change the templates corresponding PRG Connection File Repository Tier parameter from Optimized to the appropriate category your template is for in order to correctly categorize your repository when using a template. All templates are currently set to the uncategorized "Optimized" option, so be sure to change this.
Warning
Be sure to change or remove the .gitattributes file from this the template repository as well. It's used to classify this template repository as a Markdown file on GitHub only, and is not needed.
- Platinum Tier Template
- Gold Tier Template
- Silver Tier Template
- Bronze Tier Template
- Using the Templates
- Resources
PRG Platinum Tier Public Template Repository
Designed for the most ambitious and sophisticated projects, this template transcends the ordinary, offering a comprehensive framework for thorough documentation, advanced feature integration, and high-level project presentation.
PRG Gold Tier Public Template Repository
Tailored for advanced and comprehensive projects, this template includes extensive sections and badges suitable for a robust and detailed presentation.
PRG Silver Tier Public Template Repository
Designed for intermediate-level projects, this template balances detail and simplicity, providing a streamlined yet informative layout.
PRG Bronze Tier Public Template Repository
Ideal for basic or beginner-level projects, this template focuses on simplicity and ease of use, ensuring a clear and concise project overview.
To use the above templates, you can do one of two things:
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Access the template you want to use by clicking on the appropriate link above, then click the green Use this template button in the top right corner of the repository page.
- This will create a new repository with the template's contents, which you can then clone to your local machine and edit as needed.
- Follow the instructions on GitHub Docs: Creating a repository from a template for more information.
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Click on the appropriate template link above, then Fork the template repository.
- When you click New Repository, you will now have an option under Repository template to select the template you just forked.
- Optionally, you can Clone the template, and mark it as a template when you push it to GitHub.
- This will create a new repository with the template's contents, which you can then clone to your local machine and edit as needed.
- View the README Guidelines for more information on how to edit the template's contents.
- Make sure you update the PRG Connection File to categorize your repository properly as well.
- Follow the instructions in the PRG-Personal-Repository-Guidelines - Table Generator Guide for more information on how to use the PRG framework and PRG Connection File (PRGCF).
- When you click New Repository, you will now have an option under Repository template to select the template you just forked.
- Creating a repository from a template - GitHub Docs on creating a repository from a template.
- Creating a template repository - GitHub Docs on creating a template repository.
- Managing project templates in your organization - GitHub Docs on managing project templates in your organization.