Fix issue/feature templates: add version info, debug traces, and master comparison guidance#2077
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…er comparison guidance Signed-off-by: Thierry Laurion <insurgo@riseup.net>
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Pull request overview
This PR updates the repository’s GitHub issue templates to gather higher-quality bug reports and feature requests by adding pre-filing guidance (compare against master), requiring more precise version information, and requesting debug/trace output for bug reports.
Changes:
- Added “Before filing …” sections to bug/build/feature templates with instructions to compare against
master. - Tightened version-reporting instructions (full version string / commit hash, and Heads/coreboot commit/tag guidance).
- Added a prominent requirement to include debug/trace output for non-build bug reports.
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| .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md | Adds pre-filing guidance and a master comparison link for feature requests. |
| .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report-for-heads-build-errors.md | Adds pre-filing guidance and clarifies version info requested for build error reports. |
| .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report-for-everything-except-build-errors.md | Adds pre-filing steps, updates board link, clarifies version reporting, and requires debug traces. |
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| - If the bug is already fixed in master, **please upgrade** to the latest release instead of filing a report. | ||
| - If you received your device from a vendor (Nitrokey, Insurgo, Purism, etc.) and the fix is in master but not in their release, **please file the bug with your vendor** so they can do a bugfix release. |
| **⚠️ Check if your feature is already implemented in master!** | ||
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| Compare your version with the current [Heads master branch](https://github.com/linuxboot/heads/commits/master): | ||
| `https://github.com/linuxboot/heads/compare/<your-commit-hash>...master` |
| **⚠️ Check if your issue is already fixed in master!** | ||
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| Compare your branch/commit with the current [Heads master branch](https://github.com/linuxboot/heads/commits/master): | ||
| `https://github.com/linuxboot/heads/compare/<your-commit-hash>...master` |
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| **⚠️ Check if your issue is already fixed in master!** | ||
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| 1. Get your Heads version from the running system: go to **Options → System Information** and note the full version string (including git commit hash). |
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This pull request updates the GitHub issue templates to improve the quality and clarity of bug reports and feature requests. The main changes introduce clear instructions for users to check if their issue or request is already addressed in the latest master branch, require more precise version information, and emphasize the need for debug traces in bug reports. These updates help reduce duplicate reports and ensure maintainers receive all necessary information to triage issues efficiently.
Improvements to bug report templates:
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report-for-everything-except-build-errors.mdinstructing users to check if their issue is already fixed in the master branch and to contact vendors if needed.Improvements to build error report template:
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report-for-heads-build-errors.mdwith instructions to check for fixes in master before reporting.Improvements to feature request template:
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.mdinstructing users to check if the feature is already implemented in master and to contact vendors if necessary.Changes by co-poliot, signed-off by me