From 5c40e022d89a0e03eb4a766b7100487125c29ad4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Tim Warner <timothywarner316@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:22:12 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Update readme & install linkchecker in advance of July 2024
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 .github/CODEOWNERS                            |  1 -
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01_BUG_REPORT.md       | 37 -----------------
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_FEATURE_REQUEST.md  | 32 ---------------
 .../ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_CODEBASE_IMPROVEMENT.md |  7 ----
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_SUPPORT_QUESTION.md |  9 -----
 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml             |  2 -
 .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md              | 40 -------------------
 .github/workflows/check-readme-links.yml      | 18 +++++++++
 README.md                                     |  6 +--
 9 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 132 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 .github/CODEOWNERS
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01_BUG_REPORT.md
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_FEATURE_REQUEST.md
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_CODEBASE_IMPROVEMENT.md
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_SUPPORT_QUESTION.md
 delete mode 100644 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
 delete mode 100644 .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
 create mode 100644 .github/workflows/check-readme-links.yml

diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
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--- a/.github/CODEOWNERS
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-* @timothywarner
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01_BUG_REPORT.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01_BUG_REPORT.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01_BUG_REPORT.md
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@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Bug Report
-about: Create a report to help Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Crash Course to improve
-title: "bug: "
-labels: "bug"
-assignees: ""
----
-
-# Bug Report
-
-**Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Crash Course version:**
-
-<!-- Please specify commit or tag version. -->
-
-**Current behavior:**
-
-<!-- Describe how the bug manifests. -->
-
-**Expected behavior:**
-
-<!-- Describe what the behavior would be without the bug. -->
-
-**Steps to reproduce:**
-
-<!--  Please explain the steps required to duplicate the issue, especially if you are able to provide a sample application. -->
-
-**Related code:**
-
-<!-- If you are able to illustrate the bug or feature request with an example, please provide it here. -->
-
-```
-insert short code snippets here
-```
-
-**Other information:**
-
-<!-- List any other information that is relevant to your issue. Related issues, suggestions on how to fix, Stack Overflow links, forum links, etc. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_FEATURE_REQUEST.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_FEATURE_REQUEST.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_FEATURE_REQUEST.md
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-name: Feature Request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: "feat: "
-labels: "enhancement"
-assignees: ""
----
-
-# Feature Request
-
-**Describe the Feature Request**
-
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what the feature request is. Please include if your feature request is related to a problem. -->
-
-**Describe Preferred Solution**
-
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. -->
-
-**Describe Alternatives**
-
-<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
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-**Related Code**
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-<!-- If you are able to illustrate the bug or feature request with an example, please provide it here. -->
-
-**Additional Context**
-
-<!-- List any other information that is relevant to your issue. Stack traces, related issues, suggestions on how to add, use case, Stack Overflow links, forum links, screenshots, OS if applicable, etc. -->
-
-**If the feature request is approved, would you be willing to submit a PR?**
-Yes / No _(Help can be provided if you need assistance submitting a PR)_
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_CODEBASE_IMPROVEMENT.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_CODEBASE_IMPROVEMENT.md
deleted file mode 100644
index bcd6cb7..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_CODEBASE_IMPROVEMENT.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
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-name: Codebase improvement
-about: Provide your feedback for the existing codebase. Suggest a better solution for algorithms, development tools, etc.
-title: "dev: "
-labels: "enhancement"
-assignees: ""
----
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_SUPPORT_QUESTION.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_SUPPORT_QUESTION.md
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index ca89bc0..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_SUPPORT_QUESTION.md
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-name: Support Question
-about: Question on how to use this project
-title: "support: "
-labels: "question"
-assignees: ""
----
-
-# Support Question
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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index bd9dfe4..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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-blank_issues_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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-<!--- Please provide a general summary of your changes in the title above -->
-
-## Pull request type
-
-<!-- Please try to limit your pull request to one type, submit multiple pull requests if needed. -->
-
-Please check the type of change your PR introduces:
-
-- [ ] Bugfix
-- [ ] Feature
-- [ ] Code style update (formatting, renaming)
-- [ ] Refactoring (no functional changes, no api changes)
-- [ ] Build related changes
-- [ ] Documentation content changes
-- [ ] Other (please describe):
-
-## What is the current behavior?
-
-<!-- Please describe the current behavior that you are modifying, or link to a relevant issue. -->
-
-Issue Number: N/A
-
-## What is the new behavior?
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-<!-- Please describe the behavior or changes that are being added by this PR. -->
-
--
--
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-## Does this introduce a breaking change?
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-- [ ] Yes
-- [ ] No
-
-<!-- If this introduces a breaking change, please describe the impact and migration path for existing applications below. -->
-
-## Other information
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-<!-- Any other information that is important to this PR such as screenshots of how the component looks before and after the change. -->
diff --git a/.github/workflows/check-readme-links.yml b/.github/workflows/check-readme-links.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..72a87b2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/check-readme-links.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+name: Check README Links
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  check-links:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Check Links
+        uses: lycheeverse/lychee-action@v1.8.0
+        with:
+          args: README.md
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 897d428..6631dad 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,11 +24,10 @@ Last updated July 25, 2024
 ## Hands-on Skill Development
 
 * [Microsoft Learn Security Labs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/browse/?roles=security-engineer)
-* [A Cloud Guru AZ-500 learning path](https://acloudguru.com/course/az-500-microsoft-azure-security-technologies-la)
 * [Cloud Academy AZ-500 learning path](https://cloudacademy.com/learning-paths/az-500-exam-preparation-microsoft-azure-security-technologies-650/)
 * [Pluralsight AZ-500 learning path](https://www.pluralsight.com/paths/microsoft-azure-security-technologies-az-500)
 * [Azure Citadel Security Labs](https://azurecitadel.com/security/)
-* * [Pluralsight Cloud Labs](https://www.pluralsight.com/product/cloud-labs)
+* [Pluralsight Cloud Labs](https://www.pluralsight.com/product/cloud-labs)
 * [Azure user group search](https://www.meetup.com/)
 * [Azure Free Trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/)
 * [Azure Pass offer](https://www.microsoftazurepass.com/)
@@ -63,9 +62,8 @@ Last updated July 25, 2024
 
 ## Practice exams
 
-* [Whizlabs AZ-500 practice exams](https://www.whizlabs.com/microsoft-azure-certification-az-500/)
+* [Microsoft Practice Assessments](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/practice-assessments-for-microsoft-certifications)
 * [MeasureUp AZ-500 practice exams](https://www.measureup.com/az-500-microsoft-azure-security-technologies.html)
-* [Tim's practice exam comparison](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aH4DbpcJWA&t=2s)
 
 ## Exam-Specific Information