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+== Using Netbeans for MV3500 Homework Assignments ==
+
+To submit homework via Netbeans to the gitlab server you will first need to
+clone a copy of the course repository at
+
+* https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500
+
+Use Netbeans to upload/update your homework assignments as follows:
+
+# save into your local directory for projects/Assignments/homework1 (as appropriate)
+# select file of interest in Netbeans tab for Files
+# context menu: Refactor/Rename: take spaces out of file name (gets wacky on various operating systems, email etc.)
+# context menu: Run file(s) to test 
+# context menu: Git > commit; provide comment documenting the change
+# Verify that the entry in Files tab goes from green to black, indicating you have committed to your local repository.
+# context menu: Git > Remote > Push to Upstream
+
+You can now verify that your file has been shared by checking the website:
+
+* https://gitlab.nps.edu/Savage/NetworkedGraphicsMV3500/new/master/projects/Assignments/