Add basic python repo structure

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS]
+ - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+
+**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
+ - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
+ - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/workflows/python-package.yml

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+# This workflow will install Python dependencies, run tests and lint with a variety of Python versions
+# For more information see: https://help.github.com/actions/language-and-framework-guides/using-python-with-github-actions
+
+name: Python Quality Control
+
+on: [pull_request]
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        python-version: ["3.8", "3.9", "3.10", "3.11", "3.12" ]
+        os: [ubuntu-latest, windows-latest]
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
+    steps:
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+    - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+      uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+      with:
+        python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+    - name: Install dependencies
+      run: |
+        python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip
+        python3 -m pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
+      shell: bash
+    - name: Run integrity checks
+      run: |
+        pycodestyle --format=pylint scitt unittests
+        python3 -m pylint scitt unittests
+        black scitt unittests
+        modified=$(git status -s | wc -l)
+        if [ $modified -gt 0 ]
+        then
+            echo "there are $modified files that must be reformatted"
+            exit 1
+        fi
+        python3 -m unittest
+      shell: bash
+    - name: Run type-hint checks
+      if: ${{ matrix.python-version != '3.12' }}
+      run: |
+        python3 -m pyright --stats scitt
+      shell: bash
+    - uses: pypa/[email protected]
+      if: ${{ matrix.os == 'ubuntu-latest' }}
+      with:
+        inputs: requirements.txt
+
+

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+DataTrails observes the [CNCF Community Code of Conduct](https://github.com/cncf/foundation/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md), reproduced below for emphasis.
+
+### Contributor Code of Conduct
+
+As contributors and maintainers of this project, and in the interest of fostering
+an open and welcoming community, we pledge to respect all people who contribute
+through reporting issues, posting feature requests, updating documentation,
+submitting pull requests or patches, and other activities.
+
+We are committed to making participation in this project a harassment-free experience for
+everyone, regardless of level of experience, gender, gender identity and expression,
+sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age,
+religion, or nationality.
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery
+* Personal attacks
+* Trolling or insulting/derogatory comments
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information, such as physical or electronic addresses,
+ without explicit permission
+* Other unethical or unprofessional conduct.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
+comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not
+aligned to this Code of Conduct. By adopting this Code of Conduct, project maintainers
+commit themselves to fairly and consistently applying these principles to every aspect
+of managing this project. Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of
+Conduct may be permanently removed from the project team.
+
+This code of conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community.
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by contacting an DataTrails administrator on <[email protected]>.
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant
+(http://contributor-covenant.org), version 1.2.0, available at
+http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/2/0/

DCO

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+Developer Certificate of Origin
+Version 1.1
+
+Copyright (C) 2004, 2006 The Linux Foundation and its contributors.
+1 Letterman Drive
+Suite D4700
+San Francisco, CA, 94129
+
+Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this
+license document, but changing it is not allowed.
+
+
+Developer's Certificate of Origin 1.1
+
+By making a contribution to this project, I certify that:
+
+(a) The contribution was created in whole or in part by me and I
+    have the right to submit it under the open source license
+    indicated in the file; or
+
+(b) The contribution is based upon previous work that, to the best
+    of my knowledge, is covered under an appropriate open source
+    license and I have the right under that license to submit that
+    work with modifications, whether created in whole or in part
+    by me, under the same open source license (unless I am
+    permitted to submit under a different license), as indicated
+    in the file; or
+
+(c) The contribution was provided directly to me by some other
+    person who certified (a), (b) or (c) and I have not modified
+    it.
+
+(d) I understand and agree that this project and the contribution
+    are public and that a record of the contribution (including all
+    personal information I submit with it, including my sign-off) is
+    maintained indefinitely and may be redistributed consistent with
+    this project or the open source license(s) involved.

example-commit

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+A meaningful concise title
+
+Problem:
+Clear succinct statement of problem.
+
+Solution:
+Summarised description of solution.
+
+Signed-off-by: User Name <[email protected]>