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@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ In this lab, you will enhance a file reader application in Rust.  Use the examp
 
 **Steps:**
 
-1. Create a new repository in your account for your Rust project
+1. 1. Create a new repository in your account for your Rust project. Use the [Rust template repository](https://github.com/alfredodeza/rust-template) to quickly generate one for your own account. Use this link to [create it in one step](https://github.com/alfredodeza/rust-template/generate).
 1. Use the [example code](https://github.com/alfredodeza/rust-fundamentals/blob/main/examples/16-error-handling/error-handling/src/main.rs) as a starting point
 1. Add the ability to pass in any file path to avoid hard-coding the path in the program. Use the [Rust docs](https://doc.rust-lang.org/rust-by-example/std_misc/arg.html)
   or this sample code to get an idea on how to get the first argument in the console: