Update Project Profile: [Name Of Project] Remove [Name Of Volunteer]
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you meet the following requirements:
- Be a member of Hack for LA. There are no fees to join. If you have not joined yet, please follow the steps on our Getting Started page and attend an onboarding session.
- You have already read our How to Contribute to Hack for LA Guide.
Overview
Keeping project information up to date is crucial to ensure that visitors to the website can find accurate information. This guide will walk you through the process of updating a project profile by removing a volunteer.
Action Items
To update the project profile, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Project File
- In your IDE, open the
_projects/[Insert filename].md
file. - Observe the existing syntax of the front matter block [^1] in the file.
Step 2: Remove the Volunteer
- Find the
leadership
variable and remove the following:
[Insert the lines of code to remove the specified leadership member]
**Note:** Make sure to replace `[Insert the lines of code]` with the actual code to remove the volunteer.
### Step 3: Verify the Changes
* Verify the changes by viewing the following in your local environment and include before and after screenshots with your pull request:
- [Insert name of project] page [^2]
### Step 4: Update the ER
* Once your pull request is merged, go to the initiating ER [^3]
* Check off this issue under the _Dependency_ section
* If all the issues in the _Dependency_ section are checked off, move initiating ER [^3] to **Questions / In Review** column and uncheck the **Dependency label**.
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<summary>Click here to see how to uncheck the <b>Dependency label</b></summary>
<img src="https://github.com/hackforla/website/assets/31293603/6f53f4d4-7d2c-45f8-8534-9936fc9adee8" width="300px">
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### Resources/Instructions
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[^1]: [Info about the front matter block](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/front-matter/)
[^2]: Project detailed info page URL: [Insert project specific page URL here]
[^3]: initiating ER: #[Insert ER number]
**Why is it Important to Update Project Profiles?**
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Updating project profiles is crucial to ensure that visitors to the website can find accurate information. This includes:
* **Maintaining credibility**: Outdated information can damage the credibility of the project and the organization.
* **Providing accurate information**: Accurate information helps visitors make informed decisions and builds trust in the project.
* **Improving user experience**: Up-to-date information ensures that visitors can find the information they need quickly and easily.
**Best Practices for Updating Project Profiles**
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When updating profiles, follow these best practices:
* **Use clear and concise language**: Use simple and easy-to-understand language to ensure that visitors can quickly grasp the information.
* **Use accurate and up-to-date information**: Ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date to maintain credibility and trust.
* **Use proper formatting and structure**: Use proper formatting and structure to make the information easy to read and understand.
**Conclusion**
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Updating project profiles is an essential task to ensure that visitors to the website can find accurate information. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can update a project profile by removing a volunteer. Remember to use clear and concise language, accurate and up-to-date information, and proper formatting and structure to maintain credibility and trust.<br/>
**Frequently Asked Questions: Update Project Profile**
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**Q: What is the purpose of updating project profiles?**
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A: The purpose of updating project profiles is to ensure that visitors to the website can find accurate information. This includes maintaining credibility, providing accurate information, and improving user experience.
**Q: Who can update project profiles?**
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A: Only members of Hack for LA can update project profiles. If you are not a member, please follow the steps on our [Getting Started](https://www.hackforla.org/getting-started) page and attend an onboarding session.
**Q: What are the prerequisites for updating project profiles?**
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A: The prerequisites for updating project profiles are:
* Be a member of Hack for LA
* Have already read our [How to Contribute to Hack for LA Guide](https://github.com/hackforla/website/blob/gh-pages/CONTRIBUTING.md)
**Q: How do I update a project profile?**
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A: To update a project profile, follow these steps:
1. Open the `_projects/[Insert filename].md` file in your IDE.
2. Observe the existing syntax of the front matter block [^1] in the file.
3. Find the `leadership` variable and remove the following:
```markdown
[Insert the lines of code to remove the specified leadership member]
- Verify the changes by viewing the following in your local environment and include before and after screenshots with your pull request:
- [Insert name of project] page [^2]
- Once your pull request is merged, go to the initiating ER [^3]
- Check off this issue under the Dependency section
- If all the issues in the Dependency section are checked off, move initiating ER [^3] to Questions / In Review column and uncheck the Dependency label.
Q: What are the resources/instructions for updating project profiles?
A: The resources/instructions for updating project profiles are:
- Info about the front matter block
- Project detailed info page URL: [Insert project specific page URL here]
- Initiating ER: #[Insert ER number]
Q: Why is it important to use clear and concise language when updating project profiles?
A: Using clear and concise language is important to ensure that visitors can quickly grasp the information. This includes:
- Maintaining credibility: Outdated information can damage the credibility of the project and the organization.
- Providing accurate information: Accurate information helps visitors make informed decisions and builds trust in the project.
- Improving user experience: Up-to-date information ensures that visitors can find the information they need quickly and easily.
Q: What are the best practices for updating project profiles?
A: The best practices for updating project profiles are:
- Use clear and concise language: Use simple and easy-to-understand language to ensure that visitors can quickly grasp the information.
- Use accurate and up-to-date information: Ensure that the information is accurate and up-date to maintain credibility and trust.
- Use proper formatting and structure: Use proper formatting and structure to make the information easy to read and understand.
Q: How do I know if I have successfully updated a project profile?
A: You can verify that you have successfully updated a project profile by:
- Viewing the updated project profile in your local environment
- Including before and after screenshots with your pull request
- Checking off the issue under the Dependency section
- Moving the initiating ER to Questions / In Review column and unchecking the Dependency label