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+---
+name: "\U0001F6A8 Bug Report"
+about: Did you come across a bug or unexpected behaviour differing from the docs?
+title: "[BUG] Your Title Here"
+labels: bug
+
+---
+<!--
+Thanks for reporting a bug 🙌 ❤️
+
+Before opening a new issue, please make sure that we do not have any duplicates already open. You can ensure this by searching the issue list for this repository. If there is a duplicate, please close your issue and add a comment to the existing issue instead.
+-->
+
+## Describe the bug
+
+<!-- Describe your issue, but please be descriptive! Thanks again 🙌 ❤️ -->
+
+## Expected behaviour
+
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
+
+## Steps to reproduce the issue
+
+<!-- include screenshots, logs, code or other info to help explain your problem -->
+
+<!--
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+-->
+
+## Technical details
+
+- Server/Desktop OS (Windows/Linux/Mac):
+- OS Version:
+- Software Version:
+
+## Possible Fix
+
+<!--- Not obligatory, but suggest a fix or reason for the bug -->
+
+## Additional context
+
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02_feature_request.md
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+---
+name: "\U0001F381 Feature Request"
+about: Do you have an idea for a new feature?
+title: "[REQ] Your Title Here"
+labels: feature request
+
+---
+<!--
+Thanks for requesting a feature 🙌 ❤️
+
+Before opening a new issue, please make sure that we do not have any duplicates already open. You can ensure this by searching the issue list for this repository. If there is a duplicate, please close your issue and add a comment to the existing issue instead.
+-->
+
+## Feature description
+
+<!---
+Provide a detailed description of the feature or improvement you are proposing. What specific solution would you like? What is the expected behaviour?
+
+Add any other context, screenshots, or code snippets about the feature request here as well.
+-->
+
+## Problem and motivation
+<!---
+Why is this change important to you? What is the problem this feature would solve? How would you use it? How can it benefit other users?
+-->
+
+## Is this something you're interested in working on
+
+<!--- Yes or No -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_enhancement.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/03_enhancement.md
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+---
+name: "\u23F1\uFE0F Enhancement Request"
+about: Do you have an idea for an enhancement?
+title: "[ENH] Your Title Here"
+labels: enhancement
+
+---
+<!--
+Thanks for proposing an enhancement 🙌 ❤️
+
+Before opening a new issue, please make sure that we do not have any duplicates already open. You can ensure this by searching the issue list for this repository. If there is a duplicate, please close your issue and add a comment to the existing issue instead.
+-->
+
+
+## Current Implementation
+<!-- Describe or point to the current implementation that you would like to see improved -->
+
+## Suggested Enhancement
+<!-- Outline the idea of your enhancement, by e.g., describing the algorithm you propose. You can also create a Pull Request to outline your idea -->
+
+## Expected Benefits
+<!-- Summarize how your enhancement could aid the implementation (performance, readability, memory consumption, battery consumption, etc.). Please also back up with measurements or give detailed explanations for reduced runtimes, memory consumption, etc.  -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_questions.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04_questions.md
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+---
+name: "\U00002753 Questions?"
+about: If you have *specific* questions about pieces of the code or documentation for this component, please post them here.
+title: "[QUE] Your Title Here"
+labels: question
+
+---
+<!--
+Thanks for submitting your question 🙌 ❤️
+
+Before opening a new issue, please make sure that we do not have any duplicates already open. You can ensure this by searching the issue list for this repository. If there is a duplicate, please close your issue and add a comment to the existing issue instead. Also, please, have a look at our FAQs and existing questions before opening a new question.
+-->
+
+## Your Question
+<!-- Include details about your question. -->
+* Source File:
+* Line(s):
+* Question:
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/05_other.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/05_other.md
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+---
+name: "\U0001F4AC Anything else?"
+about: For conceptual questions, please consider to open an issue in the documentation repository.
+title: "[OTH] Your Title Here"
+
+---
+<!--
+Thanks for contributing to the project 🙌 ❤️
+
+Before opening a new issue, please make sure that we do not have any duplicates already open. You can ensure this by searching the issue list for this repository. If there is a duplicate, please close your issue and add a comment to the existing issue instead.
+
+Also, be sure to check our readme first: https://github.com/corona-warn-app/cwa-server
+-->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: "[BUG]"
-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 / Server (please complete the following information):**
- - OS: [e.g. Debian]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: "[REQUEST]"
-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.