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 Cost Effective
   *	Reusable 'generalised' code will increase efficient in creating higher level processes. 
 
-## Usage 
-codonPython is open to contributions and developments from new and experience users. Below is information about; best practices when using Github, contributing code and useful information for new users. 
+## Usage and Best Practices 
+codonPython is open to contributions and developments from new and experience users. Below is information about best practices when using Github, contributing code and useful information for new users. 
 
-### New to GitHub?
+### Instillation 
+Clone a local repository to your machine from the remote repository using GitBash/Command Line.
+```r
+$ cd <landing_folder_for_local_repo>
+```
+1. `$ cd` - Entered into GitBash changes the directory to desired landing folder.
+```r
+$ git clone "https://github.com/codonlibrary/codonPython.git"
+```
+2. Copy/Paste the above into GitBash to clone repo to your local machine.
+```r
+$ cd <local_repo_name>
+```
+3. Change the root to the local repository.
+
+### Checkout a branch using command line 
+Once the repository has been cloned to your local machine complete the following steps to navigate the branches.
+```r
+$ git branch -a
+```
+1. List all the available branches
+```r
+*master
+remotes/origin/<feature_branch_1>
+remotes/origin/master
+remotes/origin/<feature_branch_2>
+```
+All availabe branches will be listed. Using the branch names as a reference to navigate and checkout the desired branch. 
+```r
+$ git checkout <feature_branch>
+```
+2. Checkout the branch that you want to use.
+```r
+$ git checkout -b <feature_branch>
+```
+3. Can also create a new branch if required.
+```r
+$ git branch
+```
+4. To confirm you are working on the correct branch. 
+
+### Contributing to codonPython
+
+Click [here](https://github.com/codonlibrary/codonPython/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidance.
+
+## New to GitHub?
 
 GitHub is a hosting site that allows for development and version control of software using Git. It allows users to take a piece of code ( a branch) edit/develop it and submit it back to the owner to the original copy ( the master branch), whilst keeping track of all changes that have been made along the way. 
 
@@ -44,15 +89,4 @@ Command Line
 
 1.6	[Cloning Repo and Push/Pull](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXT1ElMEkW8)
 
-1.7	[Git Init and Git Add](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p2d-CuVlgc)
-
-### Contributing to codonPython
-
-Click [here](https://github.com/codonlibrary/codonPython/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidance.
-
-## Installation  
-The package can be directly installed by typing in your terminal: 
-```r
-python -m pip install --user git+https://github.com/codonlibrary/codonPython.git
-
-```
+1.7	[Git Init and Git Add](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p2d-CuVlgc)