In the patch section, show how to work on a temporary branch

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diff --git a/pod/perlrepository.pod b/pod/perlrepository.pod
index b2b367334a..e29b05fd72 100644
--- a/pod/perlrepository.pod
+++ b/pod/perlrepository.pod
@@ -105,6 +105,12 @@ Then change into the directory:
 
   % cd perl-git
 
+First we need to create a temporary new branch for these changes and
+switch into it:
+
+  % git branch orange
+  % git checkout orange
+
 Then make your changes. For example, if Leon Brocard changes his name
 to Orange Brocard, we should change his name in the AUTHORS file:
 
@@ -155,3 +161,11 @@ You should now send an email to perl5-porters@perl.org with a
 description of your changes, and attach this patch file as an
 attachment.
 
+If you want to delete your temporary branch, you may do so with:
+
+  % git checkout blead
+  % git branch -d orange
+  error: The branch 'orange' is not an ancestor of your current HEAD.
+  If you are sure you want to delete it, run 'git branch -D orange'.
+  % git branch -D orange
+  Deleted branch orange.