refactor: create the answers.md

module-02-history/README.md

@@ -23,27 +23,23 @@ This will create a `challenge/` directory with a Git repository that already has
 
 ### Your Task
 
-You'll explore an existing Git repository that contains multiple commits. Your goal is to use Git commands to discover information about the repository's history and answer the following questions:
+You'll explore an existing Git repository that contains multiple commits. Your goal is to use Git commands to discover information about the repository's history.
 
-1. **How many commits are in the repository?**
+The setup script will create an `answers.md` file in the challenge directory with questions for you to answer. Fill in your answers directly in that file.
-2. **What was the commit message for the third commit?** (counting from the first/oldest commit)
-3. **Which file was modified in the "Fix authentication bug" commit?**
-4. **What changes were made to app.py between the first and last commits?** (briefly describe)
-
-Create a file called `answers.txt` in the challenge directory with your answers. You can format your answers however you like, as long as the information is there.
 
 **Suggested Approach:**
 
 1. Navigate to the challenge directory: `cd challenge`
-2. View the commit history: `git log`
+2. Open `answers.md` to see the questions
-3. Try different log formats: `git log --oneline`, `git log --stat`
+3. View the commit history: `git log`
-4. View specific commits: `git show <commit-hash>`
+4. Try different log formats: `git log --oneline`, `git log --stat`
-5. Compare commits: `git diff <commit1> <commit2>`
+5. View specific commits: `git show <commit-hash>`
-6. Create `answers.txt` with your findings
+6. Compare commits: `git diff <commit1> <commit2>`
+7. Fill in your answers in `answers.md`
 
 > **Important Notes:**
 > - You can use any Git commands you like to explore the repository
-> - The format of your answers is flexible - just make sure the information is clear
+> - Fill in your answers directly in the `answers.md` file (there are placeholder sections for each answer)
 > - Try different `git log` options to see which format you prefer
 > - Commit hashes can be referenced by their full hash or just the first 7 characters
 
@@ -69,7 +65,7 @@ git diff <commit>            # Compare commit with current working directory
 
 ## Verification
 
-Once you've created your `answers.txt` file, verify your solution:
+Once you've filled in your answers in `answers.md`, verify your solution:
 
 ```powershell
 .\verify.ps1

module-02-history/setup.ps1

@@ -183,6 +183,56 @@ Set-Content -Path "app.py" -Value $appContent
 git add .
 git commit -m "Add user profile feature" | Out-Null
 
+# Create answers.md template
+Write-Host "Creating answers.md template..." -ForegroundColor Green
+$answersTemplate = @"
+# Git History Exploration - Answers
+
+Answer the following questions by exploring the Git repository history.
+
+## Question 1: How many commits are in the repository?
+
+**Your Answer:**
+
+<!-- Write your answer here -->
+
+
+## Question 2: What was the commit message for the third commit?
+
+(Counting from the first/oldest commit)
+
+**Your Answer:**
+
+<!-- Write your answer here -->
+
+
+## Question 3: Which file was modified in the "Fix authentication bug" commit?
+
+**Your Answer:**
+
+<!-- Write your answer here -->
+
+
+## Question 4: What changes were made to app.py between the first and last commits?
+
+Briefly describe the main changes you observe.
+
+**Your Answer:**
+
+<!-- Write your answer here -->
+
+
+---
+
+**Hints:**
+- Use `git log` or `git log --oneline` to view commit history
+- Use `git log --stat` to see which files were changed in each commit
+- Use `git show <commit-hash>` to view details of a specific commit
+- Use `git diff <commit1> <commit2> <file>` to compare changes between commits
+"@
+
+Set-Content -Path "answers.md" -Value $answersTemplate
+
 # Return to module directory
 Set-Location ..
 
@@ -190,7 +240,8 @@ Write-Host "`n=== Setup Complete! ===" -ForegroundColor Green
 Write-Host "`nYour challenge environment is ready in the 'challenge/' directory." -ForegroundColor Cyan
 Write-Host "`nNext steps:" -ForegroundColor Cyan
 Write-Host "  1. cd challenge" -ForegroundColor White
-Write-Host "  2. Explore the commit history using 'git log'" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "  2. Open 'answers.md' to see the questions" -ForegroundColor White
-Write-Host "  3. Answer the questions in README.md by creating 'answers.txt'" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "  3. Explore the commit history using 'git log'" -ForegroundColor White
-Write-Host "  4. Run '..\verify.ps1' to check your answers" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "  4. Fill in your answers in 'answers.md'" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "  5. Run '..\verify.ps1' to check your answers" -ForegroundColor White
 Write-Host ""

module-02-history/verify.ps1

@@ -29,16 +29,16 @@ if (-not (Test-Path ".git")) {
     exit 1
 }
 
-# Check if answers.txt exists
+# Check if answers.md exists
-if (-not (Test-Path "answers.txt")) {
+if (-not (Test-Path "answers.md")) {
-    Write-Host "[FAIL] answers.txt not found. Create this file with your answers." -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "[FAIL] answers.md not found. Did you run setup.ps1?" -ForegroundColor Red
-    Write-Host "[HINT] Review the questions in README.md and create answers.txt" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "[HINT] The setup script should have created answers.md for you" -ForegroundColor Yellow
     $allChecksPassed = $false
 } else {
-    Write-Host "[PASS] answers.txt exists" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host "[PASS] answers.md exists" -ForegroundColor Green
 
     # Read the answers file
-    $answers = Get-Content "answers.txt" -Raw
+    $answers = Get-Content "answers.md" -Raw
     $answersLower = $answers.ToLower()
 
     # Check 1: Contains "5" or "five" for commit count