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+## Goal
+<!-- What does this PR accomplish? -->
+
+## Changes
+<!-- What was modified? -->
+
+## Testing
+<!-- How was it verified? -->
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] Clear, descriptive PR title
+- [ ] Documentation updated
+- [ ] No secrets or large temporary files committed
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+# Lab 1 Submission — Introduction to DevOps & Git Workflow
+
+## Goal
+The goal of this lab is to learn the basic Git workflow (fork → branch → PR) and practice secure commit practices by setting up SSH commit signature verification and standardizing collaboration with a PR template.
+
+---
+
+## Task 1: SSH Commit Signature Verification
+
+### 1.1 Importance of Signed Commits
+**Why is commit signing important in DevOps workflows?**
+Commit signing is crucial for security and trust in a DevOps environment. It allows verification that the code was actually written by the person claimed in the commit author field. This prevents "identity spoofing," where a malicious actor could push bad code pretending to be a trusted developer. It ensures the integrity and authenticity of the codebase.
+
+### 1.2 Evidence of Setup
+Below is the configuration showing that Git is set up to use my SSH key for signing.
+
+![SSH Config Setup](images/ssh_config.png)
+
+### 1.3 Signed Commit Verification
+I have successfully set up SSH signing. Below is the proof that my commits are marked as "Verified" on GitHub.
+
+![Verified Badge](images/verified.png)
+
+---
+
+## Task 2: PR Template & Checklist
+
+### 2.1 PR Template Setup
+I created a `.github/pull_request_template.md` file in the `main` branch to standardize all future pull requests.
+
+### 2.2 Template in Action
+When I opened a Pull Request from `feature/lab1`, the description field was automatically populated with the template structure.
+
+![PR Template Autofill](images/template.png)
+
+### 2.3 Analysis
+**How do PR templates improve collaboration?**
+PR templates ensure consistency across the team. They force every developer to answer key questions (What is the goal? How was it tested?) before asking for a review. This saves time for reviewers because they don't have to guess the context, and the checklist reminds developers of critical steps (like checking for secrets) that might otherwise be forgotten.
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+I have successfully configured SSH signing and set up a PR template, fulfilling the requirements for a secure and standardized Git workflow.