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+# Issue template
+
+### Context
+
+Brief description. Is this part of a parent issue?
+
+### Requirements
+
+* Required functionality.
+
+### Tests
+
+* Anything we should test for? How should it be tested?
+
+### Docs
+
+* What docs should be updated? Link to related docs changes in the PR.
+
+### Open questions
+
+* Any uncertainties? Anything we're flexible about?