diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md index 62379506..96593347 100644 --- a/.github/pull_request_template.md +++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md @@ -1,10 +1,14 @@ ### Before you go -Unless this is a simple fix (typos, bugs with obvious solution), please open an issue first. -If the edited files were covered by tests, updated tests are required for merging. Please look into the tests folders and make sure you cover new code. +Unless this is a simple fix (typos, bugs with obvious solution), please open an issue first so that +we can discuss the best approach to address the problem. Without a reference issue and discussion, +unfortunately, this PR will likely be ignored. + +If the edited files were covered by tests, updated tests are required for merging. +Please look into the tests folders and make sure you cover new code. - Fixes ... (*issue number*) - Tests: ... (*yes/no*) - Docs updated: ... (*yes/no*) ### Solution -If applicable, briefly describe how the issue was addressed. +If applicable, describe briefly how the issue was addressed.