From f4d6903501bfd5420c823ec6c4d59838ee22aa72 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "Gorkem Cetin (BWL)" <167266851+gorkem-bwl@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:06:33 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] More explanatory pull_request_template.md

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 .../pull_request_template.md                     | 16 ++++++++++------
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
index b9700b622..3d9b31e2d 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 ## Describe your changes
 
-## Issue number if applicable
+Provide a brief description of the changes you’ve made and their purpose.
 
-## Fill the checklist before requesting a review
+## Issue number
 
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
-- [ ] I have included the issue # in the PR (if applicable)
-- [ ] I have labelled the PR correctly
-- [ ] My PR is granular and targeted to one specific feature only
+Mention the issue number(s) this PR addresses (e.g., #123).
+
+## Please ensure all items are checked off before requesting a review:
+
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code.
+- [ ] I have included the issue # in the PR.
+- [ ] I have labelled the PR correctly.
+- [ ] My PR is granular and targeted to one specific feature only.