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+## IMPORTANT: Please do not create a Pull Request without creating an issue first.
+
+_Any change needs to be discussed before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the pull request._
+
+Please provide enough information so that I can review your pull request:
+
+## Closing issues
+
+Put `closes #XXXX` in your comment to auto-close the issue that your PR fixes (if such).
+
+### Self Check before Merge
+
+Please check all items below before review.
+
+-   [ ] Corresponding issues are created/updated or not needed
+-   [ ] Docs are updated/provided or not needed
+-   [ ] Examples are updated/provided or not needed
+-   [ ] Changesets are provided or not needed