Creating an Issue Template

Benefits to Creating an Issue Template

Creating an issue template on GitHub has several benefits, including: 1.** Consistency**: By creating an issue template, you can ensure that all issues created in your repository follow a consistent format and include all the necessary information. This can help improve communication and collaboration within your team.

1. Efficiency: With an issue template, you can save time by not having to write the same instructions or questions over and over again for each new issue. Instead, all the necessary information is already provided in the template, which can help streamline the issue creation process.
2. Clarity: A well-designed issue template can help ensure that all necessary information is provided upfront, which can help prevent confusion and misunderstandings about the issue. This can also help ensure that issues are properly triaged and assigned to the correct team members.
3. Collaboration: When using an issue template, team members can collaborate more effectively because everyone knows what information is expected in each issue. This can help ensure that all stakeholders have the information they need to contribute to resolving the issue.

Overall, creating an issue template is a best practice for any GitHub project. It can help streamline the issue creation process, improve communication and collaboration, and ensure that all necessary information is provided upfront.

Review Guidelines

1. Look over appropriate issue formatting to get an understanding of what a good issue looks step-by-step
2. Make sure the new issue template you are creating encompasses the set standard
3. Create your first issue template using the directions below

Creating an Issue Template

To create an issue template on GitHub, follow these steps:

1. Open the repository: Navigate to the repository where you want to create the issue template.
2. Go to the "Issues" tab: Click on the "Issues" tab at the top of the repository.
3. Click on "New issue": Click on the green "New issue" button on the right-hand side of the page.
4. Create a new template: Click on the "Get started" button next to "Create a new issue template" or click on the "New issue template" button on the left-hand side of the page.
5. Create your template: Use the markdown syntax to create your issue template. Include any necessary sections and fields that you want to appear in every issue.
6. Preview your template: Click on the "Preview" tab to preview your template and make any necessary adjustments. Save your template: When you are satisfied with your template, click on the "Commit new file" button at the bottom of the page to save your template.
7. Use your template: Now, whenever someone creates a new issue in your repository, they will have the option to use your template by clicking on the "Use this template" button and filling out the necessary fields.
8. By creating an issue template, you can ensure that all issues created in your repository follow a consistent format and include all the necessary information. This can help improve communication and collaboration within your team.