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 #### Additional helpful [git commands](https://gitlab.nps.edu/CID/get-started/-/blob/master/git/git-essential_commands.rst)
-A master list of git commands from the tutorial, plus some additonal commands related to branching and merging.
+A list of git commands from the tutorial, plus some additonal commands related to branching and merging.
 
 #### Git Workflow
 As you get used to working in git, it may be helpful to visualize what you are doing as a repeatable sequence of steps. In addition to the guides above, you may find the graphic below helpful for your reference: