diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+# Node.js dependencies
+node_modules/
+npm-debug.log*
+yarn-debug.log*
+yarn-error.log*
+
+# JavaScript build outputs
+dist/
+build/
+*.min.js
+*.bundle.js
+
+# Environment variables
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local
+
+# IDE and editor files
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*~
+.DS_Store
+
+# YAML temporary files
+*.yaml.bak
+*.yml.bak
+*.yaml~
+*.yml~
+
+# Logs
+logs/
+*.log
+
+# Coverage and test outputs
+coverage/
+.nyc_output/
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,2 +1,24 @@
-# web-430
-GitHub Repository for WEB 430 DevOps
+# WEB 430 - DevOps
+
+## Course Description
+This repository contains coursework and projects for WEB 430 - DevOps course.
+
+## Repository Structure
+This repository will be organized by weeks and assignments as the course progresses.
+
+## Getting Started
+1. Clone this repository
+2. Navigate to the appropriate week or assignment folder
+3. Follow the instructions in each assignment's README
+
+## Technologies
+- Node.js
+- JavaScript
+- YAML
+- Other DevOps tools and technologies as covered in the course
+
+## Author
+Bellevue University WEB 430 Student
+
+## License
+See LICENSE file for details