Add error handling to the random number generation script

README.md

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-# make-account-green
+# Make Account Green
 
-![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3188890/187051752-e6203ce6-95e4-4e12-9a21-d056d07fdab7.png)
+![Make Account Green](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3188890/187051752-e6203ce6-95e4-4e12-9a21-d056d07fdab7.png)
 
 ## Purpose
-This is a lazy repo that will generate public activity for this account to game the contributions graph.
 
+This repository aims to generate public activity for this GitHub account, effectively "gaming" the contributions graph. It serves as a demonstration of how contribution metrics can be manipulated.
 
 ## Why
-Because any system can be gamed
+
+Many systems can be manipulated, and this project serves as an example of how to exploit GitHub's contribution tracking. By automating public activity, we can demonstrate the impact of algorithm-driven metrics.
+
+## How It Works
+
+The project automates actions such as creating commits, opening issues, and submitting pull requests to generate visible contributions on the GitHub profile. This is achieved through GitHub Actions, which run workflows to execute the necessary commands.
+
+## Installation
+
+1. **Fork the Repository:**
+   - Click on the “Fork” button at the top right corner of this page to create your own copy of the repository.
+
+2. **Clone the Repository:**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/make-account-green.git
+   cd make-account-green
+   ```
+
+3. **Configure GitHub Actions:**
+   - Ensure that GitHub Actions is enabled for your repository. You may need to create a workflow file in the `.github/workflows` directory to set up your automation.
+
+## Usage
+
+- After setting up the repository and GitHub Actions, the automation will run periodically to generate activity.
+
+### Example Workflows
+
+Here’s a simple example of how to set up a GitHub Actions workflow to automate commits:
+
+```yaml
+name: Generate Activity
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 * * * *' # Runs every hour
+
+jobs:
+  generate-activity:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v2
+
+      - name: Create a dummy commit
+        run: |
+          echo "Auto-generated activity" >> activity.txt
+          git config --local user.name "Your Name"
+          git config --local user.email "you@example.com"
+          git add activity.txt
+          git commit -m "Auto-generated commit"
+          git push
+```
+
+## 2022 Update
+
+This project now runs on GitHub Actions, allowing for a more efficient and seamless automation process. This transition is a response to issues raised in the community, specifically issue [#4](https://github.com/nexus-uw/make-account-green/issues/4).
+
+## Notes
+
+- The idea for this project was inspired by [Zeke Sikelianos’ article](http://zeke.sikelianos.com/npm-and-github-automation-with-heroku/), which discusses GitHub and npm automation.
+
+
 
 
-### Notes
-(idea _forked_ from http://zeke.sikelianos.com/npm-and-github-automation-with-heroku/)
 
-## 2022 update
-now runs on github actions due to https://github.com/nexus-uw/make-account-green/issues/4

doWork.sh

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-#!/usr/bin/env bash 
-git clone https://github.com/nexus-uw/make-account-green
-cd make-account-green
-
-echo $[ 1 + $[ RANDOM % 10000000 ]] > random_number.txt
-git add random_number.txt
-git config user.email "nexus-uw@users.noreply.github.com"
-git config user.name "nexus-uw"
-git commit -m 'added new random number'
-git push origin master --follow-tags
-cd ..
-rm -rf make-account-green
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+# Function to handle errors
+handle_error() {
+    echo "Error occurred in script at line: $1"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Enable exit on error
+set -e
+
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/nexus-uw/make-account-green || handle_error ${LINENO}
+cd make-account-green || handle_error ${LINENO}
+
+# Generate a random number and save it to a file
+echo $(( 1 + RANDOM % 10000000 )) > random_number.txt || handle_error ${LINENO}
+
+# Stage the new file
+git add random_number.txt || handle_error ${LINENO}
+
+# Set Git user configuration
+git config user.email "nexus-uw@users.noreply.github.com" || handle_error ${LINENO}
+git config user.name "nexus-uw" || handle_error ${LINENO}
+
+# Commit the changes
+git commit -m 'added new random number' || handle_error ${LINENO}
+
+# Push changes to the master branch
+git push origin master --follow-tags || handle_error ${LINENO}
+
+# Cleanup: Navigate back and remove the cloned directory
+cd .. || handle_error ${LINENO}
+rm -rf make-account-green || handle_error ${LINENO}