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.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

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+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a bug you've found
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: "bug"
+body: 
+- type: markdown
+  attributes: 
+    value: |
+      * IMPORTANT: Before creating an issue, start the discussion about a possible bug on our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/q4d3ggrFVA)
+
+- type: dropdown
+  id: version
+  attributes:
+    label: What version of the icon editor are you using?
+    options:
+      - The one that came with LabVIEW
+      - Latest release from GitHub
+      - Built from source
+      - Does not apply to this issue
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Summary
+    description: A brief explanation of the bug and why it is problematic. Highlight the impact or severity if applicable.
+    placeholder: Tell us what you see!
+  validations:
+    required: true
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Steps to Reproduce (optional)
+    description: A clear, step-by-step description of how someone else can trigger the bug. Number the steps and keep them precise and minimal.
+    placeholder: 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Expected Behavior (optional)
+    description: What you anticipated would happen if the software was functioning correctly. Helps distinguish the intended result from the bug.
+    placeholder: 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Actual Behavior (optional)
+    description: The actual outcome you observed, including error messages or undesired results. Highlight differences between the actual and expected behavior.
+    placeholder: 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Screenshots / Logs / Error Messages  (optional)
+    description: Attach or paste screenshots, console logs, stack traces, or relevant error messages. This can be crucial for quickly identifying patterns or anomalies.
+    placeholder: 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Possible Solution / Notes  (optional)
+    description: If you’ve done any initial debugging or have a hypothesis about the cause, include it. Be clear that this is your best guess, not a definitive answer.
+    placeholder: 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+- type: textarea
+  attributes:
+    label: Additional Context  (optional)
+    description: Anything else relevant to the issue - Links to related issues, workarounds you’ve tried, changes you recently made that might have introduced the bug, etc.
+    placeholder: 
+  validations:
+    required: false
+

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+
+contact_links:
+  - name: ❓ Join Our Discord Server
+    url:  https://discord.gg/q4d3ggrFVA
+    about: "Let us help you if you hit a roadblock!"
+
+  - name: 📖 Read the Docs
+    url: https://github.com/ni/labview-icon-editor#labview-icon-editor
+    about: "Check the documentation for common questions before opening an issue."
+
+issue_templates:
+  - name: 🐞 Bug Report
+    path: bug_report.yaml
+    description: "Report a reproducible issue."
+    labels: ["bug"]
+
+  - name: 🚀 Feature Request
+    path: feature_request.yaml
+    description: "Suggest a new feature or enhancement."
+    labels: ["enhancement"]

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

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+name: Feature request
+description: Tell us about a new feature
+title: "[Feature] "
+labels: "Enhancement"
+body: 
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        **IMPORTANT:** Before creating an issue, start the discussion about a possible new feature on our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/q4d3ggrFVA).
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Summary / Description
+      description: A short explanation of the requested feature. Focus on what the feature is and the problem it addresses.
+      placeholder: "Provide a concise summary of the feature request."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Motivation / Use Case
+      description: Explain why you need this feature or how it will be used. Describe the specific scenario(s) or challenge(s) the feature would help address.
+      placeholder: "Describe the need for this feature and its impact."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed Solution / Feature Details
+      description: Provide details on how you envision the feature working. Mention any interface elements, workflows, or technical details that might be relevant.
+      placeholder: "Explain how this feature should work."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives / Workarounds (optional)
+      description: Describe any other solutions or workarounds you have tried or considered, and why they were not sufficient or optimal.
+      placeholder: "List alternative approaches and why they don’t fully solve the problem."
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Possible Implementation (optional)
+      description: If you’ve done some research or prototyping, share how the feature could be developed. Include code snippets or technical details if relevant.
+      placeholder: "Provide potential implementation details."
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context (optional)
+      description: Anything else relevant to this feature request—links to related issues, references, screenshots, mockups, or other resources that help illustrate your idea.
+      placeholder: "Include any extra details, references, or screenshots."
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+# GitHub Issue for the Pull Request  
+Link to the relevant GitHub issue
+
+# GitHub Discussions Related to this Pull Request  
+List any GitHub discussion links related to this PR
+
+# Checklists
+
+Completing these checklists ensures that your PR meets our build server requirements on the first attempt. If you're unable to complete any of the following checks, please submit your PR as a draft to the best of your ability. We will provide any clarification you may need after posting it.
+
+- [ ] I do not require assistance from NI to complete any of the following checks.
+- [ ] The changes in this PR are based on the appropriate NI-repo feature branch
+- [ ] I am submitting the changes in this PR to the appropriate NI-repo feature branch
+- [ ] I built a VI Package using the [Powershell build tool](https://github.com/ni/labview-icon-editor/wiki/automation#pwsh).
+- [ ] I installed the VI Package produced by the Powershell build tool and tested my change.
+- [ ] I tested my changes after [installing the VI package](https://github.com/ni/labview-icon-editor/wiki/test#localtesting).
+- [ ] NI has my contributor license agreement.
+
+# Summary of Changes
+
+Provide a concise overview of what is being added, modified, or fixed in this pull request. Make an emphasis on whas was not captured on the GitHub issue, or discussion associated with this PR.
+
+# Reason for Change
+
+Explain the problem or need addressed by this pull request, including any relevant background information.
+
+# Visual Aids
+
+Include any visual aids that would help the reviewer gain additional context.
+
+# Additional Information
+
+Include any further details that may assist the reviewer in understanding the context of this PR.
+
+# Testing
+
+This section describes the automated and manual tests performed for this bugfix/feature.
+
+## Manual Tests
+
+Describe any manual tests conducted.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/bug_fix.md

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+# Bug Fix PR Template
+
+## Summary
+
+Provide a concise description of the bug and the fix.
+
+## Issue Link
+
+Link to the issue being addressed.
+
+## Root Cause Analysis
+
+Detail the root cause of the bug and how it was identified.
+
+## Changes
+
+Outline the changes made to fix the bug.
+
+## Impact
+
+Describe any implications this fix may have on other parts of the application.
+
+## Testing Strategy
+
+Explain how the fix has been tested to ensure the bug is resolved without introducing new issues.
+
+## Regression Risk
+
+Assess the risk of regression caused by this fix and steps taken to mitigate it.
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] The fix has been locally tested
+
+- [ ] New unit tests have been added to prevent future regressions
+
+- [ ] The documentation has been updated if necessary
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+Any further information needed to understand the fix or its impact.
+

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/documentation.md

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+# Documentation Update PR Template
+
+## Summary
+
+Brief description of the documentation update and its purpose.
+
+## Areas Affected
+
+List the sections or pages of the documentation that are updated.
+
+## Details
+
+Provide detailed information about the changes made to the documentation.
+
+## Motivation
+
+Explain why these documentation changes are necessary.
+
+## Review Checklist
+
+- [ ] Spelling and grammar are correct
+
+- [ ] All links are working and correct
+
+- [ ] Documentation accurately reflects the current state of the project
+
+- [ ] Changes are clearly highlighted and easy to understand
+
+## Screenshots
+
+Include before and after screenshots for significant visual changes, if applicable.
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+Any other information that might be helpful for reviewers.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+# Feature Addition PR Template
+
+## Summary
+
+Briefly describe the feature being introduced.
+
+## Rationale
+
+Explain the reasoning behind this feature and its benefits to the project.
+
+## Design Documentation
+
+Link to any design documents or diagrams relevant to this feature.
+
+## Changes
+
+List the major changes made in this pull request.
+
+## Impact
+
+Discuss any potential impacts this feature may have on existing functionalities.
+
+## Testing
+
+Describe how the feature has been tested, including both automated and manual testing strategies.
+
+## Screenshots/Video
+
+Include screenshots or video demonstrating the new feature, if applicable.
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] Code follows the project's coding standards
+
+- [ ] Unit tests covering the new feature have been added
+
+- [ ] All existing tests pass
+
+- [ ] The documentation has been updated to reflect the new feature
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+Any additional information or context relevant to this PR.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/infrastructure_change.md

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+# Description
+
+Please include a summary of the changes and the related issue. Please also include relevant motivation and context. List any dependencies that are required for this change.
+<input type="text" id="Description" name="Description"/>
+
+## Type of change
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Changes to GitHub actions
+- [ ] Changes to Powershell scripts
+
+## Documentation changes made to
+
+- [ ] LabVIEW Wiki
+- [ ] Readme.md
+- [ ] No documentation changes were necessary
+
+# Checklist:
+
+- [ ] Built a [Baseline VI Package locally](https://github.com/ni/labview-icon-editor#baseline-VI-package) locally
+- [ ] Built the icon editor via a GitHub action