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Workflow: Git fetch/pull on ballpark

Purpose: Update your local ballpark clone to the latest version.

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⚠️ Working directory

You must be in: ~/GitHub/econ-ark/ballpark

Run this now:

cd ~/GitHub/econ-ark/ballpark && pwd

Expected output: /home/.../GitHub/econ-ark/ballpark or /Users/.../GitHub/econ-ark/ballpark

Do not proceed until you see this output.

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Verify first

1. Verify terminal context

Run:

echo $HOME

Expected: /home/... (Linux/WSL) or /Users/... (Mac)

If you see C:\...: You’re in Windows context. See verify terminal context.

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2. Verify ballpark exists

Run:

ls ~/GitHub/econ-ark/ballpark

Expected: List of files including README.md, models/, etc.

If “No such file or directory”: You need to clone ballpark first:

mkdir -p ~/GitHub/econ-ark
cd ~/GitHub/econ-ark
git clone https://github.com/econ-ark/ballpark.git

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Steps

Once all verifications pass:

1. Ensure you’re in the ballpark directory:

   cd ~/GitHub/econ-ark/ballpark
   

2. Fetch and pull the latest changes:

   git fetch origin
   git pull origin master
   

3. Confirm success:

   git log -1 --oneline
   

   Expected: Shows the most recent commit (should be recent if updates were pulled).