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-![Gitpod for Magento 2 Development](http://www.develodesign.co.uk/gitpod.png)
-[Click here to Learn more about Gitpod for Magento 2 on our Course](https://develo.teachable.com/p/mastering-gitpod-for-magento-2-development)
+# Gitpod Magento 2 Cloud Development Environment
 
-# Magento 2 Gitpod Cloud Development Environment
+## Introduction
+This repository serves as a springboard for developers to launch fully-configured Magento 2 development environments using Gitpod. With the focus on convenience and efficiency, it facilitates seamless Magento 2 development workflows in the cloud.
+<br><br>
 
-This repository contains a Gitpod configuration for a Magento 2 cloud development environment. 
+## Getting Started
+To begin using this environment, you need to have a Gitpod account. Once you have your account set up, fork this repository and launch your workspace with a single click. Gitpod will read the configuration files and set up the environment accordingly.
+<br><br>
 
-The goal is to have a simple way of creating different configuraitons for Magento 2 dev environments, that begin quickly and require no further input to being using. 
+## Features
+**Pre-configured Magento 2:** A ready-to-code Magento 2 environment set up with sensible defaults to start coding immediately.
 
-  
-# Getting Started
-Once the Gitpod browser extension is installed [Download Extension](https://www.gitpod.io/docs/browser-extension), click the Gitpod button in Github to get started with a blank Magento 2 enviroment.
+**Development Toolkit:** Includes ready to go tools that make you a super powered developer.
 
-# Configuring Magento and the Server Env Versions
-All configuration options including Magento versions and Admin login are found here [.gitpod.Dockerfile](https://github.com/develodesign/magento-gitpod/blob/main/.gitpod.Dockerfile). 
+**Automated Setups:** On every Gitpod workspace launch, the environment automatically configures itself, eliminating the need for manual setup.
 
-# Use in an Existing Project
-- Copy the ```Gitpod``` folder, ```gitpod.yml``` and ```.gitpod.Dockerfile``` files to an existing Magento 2 repository to use on your own project.
+**Cloud-based Development:** Work from anywhere, on any machine, without the need to install and maintain a local development stack.
+<br><br>
 
-# Installing an existing database
+## Benefits of a Cloud Development Environment
+
+**Portability:** Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go, your development environment is accessible from any device with an internet connection.
+
+**Consistency:**  Every member of the team works within a standardized environment, reducing "it works on my machine" issues and streamlining collaboration.
+
+**Scalability:** Resources can be scaled according to the project's demands without the need for physical hardware upgrades.
+
+**Security:** With all code and data stored in the cloud, the security is centralized and can be managed more effectively than on individual local machines.
+
+**Cost-Efficiency:** Reduce expenses on hardware and energy. Pay only for the resources you use, when you use them.
+
+## Zero config required development tools
+**MailPit :**
+email catching and debugging
+
+**Tab nine :**
+A.I autocomplete code tool
+
+**Cypress :**
+A great testing tool
+
+**Xdebug :**
+PHP debugger ready to go
+<br><br>
+ 
+## How to Use
+**Fork the Repository:**
+Fork this repository to your GitHub account.
+
+**Open in Gitpod:**
+Click the Gitpod button on your forked repository to launch the development environment.
+
+**Start Coding:**
+Once the environment is ready, you can start coding immediately with Magento 2.
+<br><br>
+
+## Customization
+To tailor the environment to your needs, you can modify the provided .gitpod.yml and .gitpod.Dockerfile configuration files. Add or remove services, extensions, and configurations as necessary for your project.
+<br><br>
+
+## Support
+If you encounter any issues or have questions, please open an issue in the repository, and we'll address it as soon as possible.
+<br><br>
+
+## Contribution
+Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to make a pull request.
+<br><br>
+
+Jumpstart your Magento 2 development with the efficiency and flexibility of a cloud-based environment. Try it now and experience a streamlined development workflow that lets you focus on coding, not configuration.
+
+## Learn More
+[Click here to Learn more about Gitpod for Magento 2 on our Free Teachable Course](https://develo.teachable.com/p/mastering-gitpod-for-magento-2-development)
+<br><br>
+
+## Installing an existing database
 - Uncomment and complete the code [here](https://github.com/develodesign/magento-gitpod/blob/0880b246b9392d07d3655c740ba2f59376fd68f2/gitpod/m2-install.sh#L28) to have the script import an existing Magento 2 database. 
 - Replace ```staging-domain.com``` in the file with your Magento 2 url, this will be replaced with the current gitpod workspace URL before import.
 - Compress your .sql file and place into the gitpod folder as ```magento-db.sql.zip```
 - Set INSTALL_MAGENTO = No in the [.gitpod.Dockerfile](https://github.com/develodesign/magento-gitpod/blob/main/.gitpod.Dockerfile)
 
+<br><br>
 
-# Road Map
+## Road Map
 - [x] Run Magento fully installed on load
 - [x] Have no files marked as changed in GIT.
 - [x] Install Magento SQL once on first load, delete flag to reinstall
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 - [x] Magento 2.4.6 and PHP8.2 support
 - [x] Add additional SQL and config updates, Magento config for SMTP details, Algolia indexing etc. 
 - [x] Accept values for Magento configuration through Gitpod ENV
-
+<br><br>
 
 # Credit
 Based on the original Gitpod config produced by https://github.com/nemke82/magento2gitpod