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-# Konductor
-DevOps Project Template Repository
+# Konductor DevOps Template Repository
+
+## Overview
+
+This repository serves as a comprehensive template for starting new DevOps projects from scratch. It is designed to be cloned as a GitHub template repository, providing a fully-configured environment for deploying and managing cloud-native infrastructure using VSCode with Kubernetes and Pulumi boilerplate as a starting line.
+
+Whether you're building for on-premises, cloud, or local environments, this template streamlines the setup and deployment processes, enabling you to focus on building and innovating.
+
+Join the community in the [ContainerCraft Community Discord](https://discord.gg/Jb5jgDCksX) to discuss, collaborate, and contribute!
+
+## Features
+
+- **Kubernetes Deployment**: Automated Kubernetes cluster setup using Talos.
+- **Pulumi IaC Integration**: Infrastructure as Code management with Pulumi.
+- **Runme Integration**: Execute documented tasks directly from the README.md.
+- **GitHub Actions Support**: CI/CD pipelines configured for automated testing and deployment.
+
+## Using This Template to Start a New Project
+
+This repository is designed as a template, allowing you to quickly bootstrap new DevOps projects with a fully-configured environment. Follow the steps below to create a new project from this template.
+
+### Step 1: Create a New Repository from the Template
+
+1. **Navigate to the Template Repository:**
+
+   Visit the [Konductor DevOps Template Repository](https://github.com/ContainerCraft/Konductor) on GitHub.
+
+2. **Use the "Use this template" Button:**
+
+   - Click the green `Use this template` button located at the top-right of the repository page.
+   - In the form that appears, provide a name for your new repository and decide if it should be public or private.
+   - Click `Create repository from template` to generate your new repository.
+
+### Step 2: Clone Your New Repository
+
+1. **Clone the Repository to Your Local Machine:**
+
+   Once your new repository is created, clone it to your local machine using Git.
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/YourNewRepoName.git
+   cd YourNewRepoName
+   ```
+
+2. **Initialize the Development Environment:**
+
+   If you're using [GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/features/codespaces) or a local development environment with Docker, you can launch directly into the pre-configured environment.
+
+   - **GitHub Codespaces:** Click the `Code` button and select `Open with Codespaces`, or follow the instructions in the Quickstart section of this README.
+   - **Local Development:** Follow the instructions in the `Getting Started` section to set up your local environment.
+
+### Step 3: Customize the Configuration
+
+1. **Update Configuration Files:**
+
+   - Customize the `.env` file with your project-specific environment variables.
+   - Modify the `Taskfile.yaml` to include tasks specific to your project.
+   - Adjust the Pulumi configuration files under `.pulumi` to match your cloud and infrastructure setup.
+
+2. **Set Up Your Pulumi Stack:**
+
+   Configure your Pulumi stack settings to match your project environment by following the steps in the `Getting Started` section.
+
+### Step 4: Start Developing
+
+1. **Deploy the Infrastructure:**
+
+   Use the pre-configured tasks to deploy your infrastructure, as detailed in the Quickstart section.
+
+   ```bash
+   task kubernetes
+   task deploy
+   ```
+
+2. **Build and Iterate:**
+
+   With your infrastructure deployed, you can now focus on developing your application, iterating on your DevOps processes, and refining your setup.
+
+### Step 5: Push Your Changes
+
+1. **Commit and Push:**
+
+   After making changes, commit them to your repository.
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Initial setup and configuration"
+   git push origin main
+   ```
+
+2. **Collaborate and Contribute:**
+
+   Share your repository with your team, collaborate on features, and contribute back to the original template if you make improvements that could benefit others.
+
+### Tips for Success
+
+- **Keep your dependencies up to date:** Regularly update the tools and libraries used in your project.
+- **Document your changes:** Update the README and other documentation as your project evolves.
+- **Engage with the community:** Join the [ContainerCraft Community Discord](https://discord.gg/Jb5jgDCksX) to get support and share your experiences.
+
+## How-To (Boilerplate Instructions)
+
+This repository is designed to be used as a template for new DevOps projects. Follow the steps below to clone and configure your environment.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Ensure you have the following tools and accounts:
+
+1. [GitHub](https://github.com)
+2. [Pulumi Cloud](https://app.pulumi.com/signup)
+3. [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge) or [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome)
+
+### Quickstart
+
+Follow these steps to get your environment up and running:
+
+1. **Clone the Repository:**
+
+   Clone this repository to your GitHub account using the "Use this template" button.
+
+2. **Launch in GitHub Codespaces:**
+
+   Start a new GitHub Codespace with the following options:
+
+   - **Branch:** `main`
+   - **Dev Container Configuration:** `konductor`
+   - **Region:** Your choice
+   - **Machine Type:** 4 cores, 16 GB RAM, or better
+
+3. **Open the Integrated Terminal:**
+
+   Use `` Ctrl + ` `` to open the VSCode integrated terminal.
+
+4. **Authenticate Credentials:**
+
+   Login to Pulumi Cloud and other required services.
+
+   ```bash {"id":"01J5VC1KTJBR22WEDNSSGTNAX4","name":"login"}
+   task login
+   ```
+
+5. **Configure the Pulumi Stack:**
+
+   Set up Pulumi stack parameters.
+
+   ```bash {"id":"01J5VC1KTJBR22WEDNSWYBKNQS","name":"configure"}
+   export ORGANIZATION="${GITHUB_USER:-${GITHUB_REPOSITORY_OWNER:-}}"
+   export DEPLOYMENT="${RepositoryName:-}"
+   task configure
+   ```
+
+6. **Deploy Kubernetes:**
+
+   Deploy Kubernetes using Talos.
+
+   ```bash {"excludeFromRunAll":"true","id":"01J5VC1KTJBR22WEDNSX4RHEG2","name":"kubernetes"}
+   task kubernetes
+   ```
+
+7. **Deploy the Platform:**
+
+   Deploy the KubeVirt PaaS infrastructure.
+
+   ```bash {"excludeFromRunAll":"true","id":"01J5VC1KTJBR22WEDNSZW7QADA","name":"deploy"}
+   task deploy
+   ```
+
+10. **Cleanup:**
+
+    Clean up all Kubernetes and Pulumi resources when you're done.
+
+    ```bash {"excludeFromRunAll":"true","id":"01J5VC1KTJBR22WEDNT7BDRMAV","name":"clean"}
+    task clean-all
+    ```
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! This template is intended to evolve with the needs of the community. Learn how to contribute by reading our [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/ContainerCraft/Konductor/issues/22).
+
+### Developing and Testing
+
+Use the `act` tool to test GitHub Actions locally before pushing your changes.
+
+```bash {"excludeFromRunAll":"true","id":"01J5VC1KTJBR22WEDNT92WYZEH"}
+task act
+```
+
+## Community and Support
+
+Join our community to discuss, learn, and contribute:
+
+- **[ContainerCraft Community Discord](https://discord.gg/Jb5jgDCksX)**
+- **[Konductor Project FAQ](FAQ.md)**