Once we actually get started working on things, I'm sure I'll come up with more to add to this. Until then here are some notes.
Python Standard Library Documentation
Once I look more closely at the assignment, I'll add more to the README to make things clearer.
1 There will be two (possibly more) branches. One will be master, one will be devel. Commit to devel.
2 If you want to create your own branch and push everything to that, go for it.
3 Remember to pull the most recent changes before you start working. It would be a waste of time if I already made the changes you spent hours working on.
4 Remember to push your work when you finish.