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+# Checklists
+
+## Adding features
+
+- [ ] My new pull request has zero code changes
+- [ ] I have described the feature I intend to work on
+- [ ] I have described how I intend to implement the feature
+- [ ] I will wait for comment from the project's maintainers before submitting code changes
+
+## Fixing bugs
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
+- [ ] I have included a link to the relevant github issue or discord post in the description
+
+# Description
+
+`Detailed description of your changes`