Update README.md

Author: matthewkrausse

README.md

@@ -80,18 +80,68 @@ The detailed step-by-step instructions for each of these areas are provided belo
 
 This section outlines all the necessary steps to get your project environment, authentication, cloud resources, and CI/CD pipeline fully configured.
 
-**1. Clone the Repository:**
+Follow these steps:
 
-- Obtain a copy of this template project on your local machine.
+**1. Create a New Private Repository on GitHub:**
 
-  ```bash
-  # [TODO: Add specific cloning instructions if this is a template repository on GitHub]
-  # Example:
+* Log in to your GitHub account.
+* Click the `+` icon in the top-right corner and select `New repository`.
+* Choose a descriptive name for your new repository (e.g., `my-dbt-prefect-project`).
+* **Crucially, select `Private` visibility.** This is the most important step for keeping your version confidential.
+* **Important:** **Do NOT** initialize the repository with a README, .gitignore, or license file when creating it on GitHub. You want an empty repository to push the template code into.
+* Click `Create repository`.
+* On the next page ("Quick setup"), copy the repository URL (either HTTPS or SSH). You will need this in Step 3. It will look something like `https://github.com/<YourUsername>/<your-repo-name>.git` or `git@github.com:<YourUsername>/<your-repo-name>.git`.
 
-  git clone https://github.com/matthewkrausse/parsons-prefect-dbt-cloud-tutorial.git your-project-name
+**2. Clone This Template Repository Locally:**
 
-  cd your-project-name
-  ```
+* Open your terminal or command prompt.
+* Navigate to the directory where you want to store your project locally.
+* Clone this template repository using its public URL. Replace `<your-local-directory-name>` with the name you want for your local folder (it can be the same as your GitHub repo name).
+    ```bash
+    git clone [https://github.com/matthewkrausse/parsons-prefect-dbt-cloud-tutorial.git](https://github.com/matthewkrausse/parsons-prefect-dbt-cloud-tutorial.git) <your-local-directory-name>
+    ```
+* Navigate into the newly created local directory:
+    ```bash
+    cd <your-local-directory-name>
+    ```
+
+**3. Connect Your Local Clone to Your New Private Repository:**
+
+* Now, you need to tell your local Git repository to point to your new *private* repository on GitHub instead of the original public template. Replace `<your_private_repo_url>` with the URL you copied in Step 1.
+    ```bash
+    git remote set-url origin <your_private_repo_url>
+    ```
+    * *Example using HTTPS:*
+        ```bash
+        # git remote set-url origin [https://github.com/](https://github.com/)<YourUsername>/<your-repo-name>.git
+        ```
+    * *Example using SSH:*
+        ```bash
+        # git remote set-url origin git@github.com:<YourUsername>/<your-repo-name>.git
+        ```
+* **(Optional but Recommended)** Verify that the remote URL has been updated correctly:
+    ```bash
+    git remote -v
+    ```
+    *(The output should now show your private repository's URL for `origin`)*
+
+**4. Push the Code to Your Private Repository:**
+
+* Push the cloned code (including the template's history) from your local machine up to your new private repository on GitHub. The `-u` flag sets up tracking, making future pushes/pulls easier. (Use `main` or `master` depending on the default branch name of this template).
+    ```bash
+    # If the default branch is 'main'
+    git push -u origin main
+
+    # If the default branch is 'master'
+    # git push -u origin master
+    ```
+* You may be prompted for your GitHub username and password (or token) if using HTTPS.
+
+**Completion:**
+
+You're all set! Your local directory `<your-local-directory-name>` is now connected to your private GitHub repository (`<YourUsername>/<your-repo-name>`). You have an independent copy of the template code to modify and build upon privately.
+
+**Remember:** Always handle secrets (API keys, passwords, etc.) securely using tools like GitHub Actions Secrets, environment variables, or dedicated secrets managers. **Do not commit secrets directly into your repository's files.**
 
 **2. Create Cloud Accounts:**