# Contributing to PyMC using local environment :::{toctree} :maxdepth: 1 :hidden: tutorials/environment_setup tutorials/docstring_tutorial tutorials/pr_tutorial ::: ## Checklist :::{list-table} :header-rows: 1 :stub-columns: 1 :widths: 1 4 1 2 * - *#* - Task - Status - Notes * - 1 - Do I have a GitHub account? - {fas}`check;sd-text-success` - * - 2 - Did I Install Git? - {fas}`check;sd-text-success` - * - 3 - Did I Install Conda? - {fas}`check;sd-text-success` - * - 4 - Do I have a Text Editor? - {fas}`check;sd-text-success` - * - 5 - Did I fork the PyMC repo? - {fas}`check;sd-text-success` - ::: If you need help with any of the previous steps, you will find clear instructions in the {ref}`Environment Setup ` section. ## Session day %TODO: Improve text% :::{tip} To communicate during the session, we will be using Discord. The [Using the Discord Server](https://youtu.be/w2A8SknM-68) introduction video contains a brief introduction to the Discord Data Umbrella server with some tips on how to navigate the application. ::: ### Pair programming #### Live Share Live Share is an extension from Visual Studio Code that allows you to collaboratively edit and debug with others in real-time. It allows you to instantly share your current project, edit snippets of code at the same time or follow someone’s cursor while they program. The following video (18 minutes) shows how to use this extension: :::{youtube} WHOiljOYGVw :::