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1 change: 1 addition & 0 deletions .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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- [ ] Closes #xxxx
- [ ] I am familiar with the [contributing guidelines](https://pvlib-python.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/index.html)
- [ ] Any AI-generated material has been vetted for accuracy and compatability with the pvlib contributing guidelines
- [ ] Tests added
- [ ] Updates entries in [`docs/sphinx/source/reference`](https://github.com/pvlib/pvlib-python/blob/main/docs/sphinx/source/reference) for API changes.
- [ ] Adds description and name entries in the appropriate "what's new" file in [`docs/sphinx/source/whatsnew`](https://github.com/pvlib/pvlib-python/tree/main/docs/sphinx/source/whatsnew) for all changes. Includes link to the GitHub Issue with `` :issue:`num` `` or this Pull Request with `` :pull:`num` ``. Includes contributor name and/or GitHub username (link with `` :ghuser:`user` ``).
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name: Welcome First-Time Contributor

on:
issues:
types: opened
pull_request_target:
types: opened

permissions: {}
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Not needed, probably.

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permissions: {}


jobs:
welcome:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
permissions:
issues: write
pull-requests: write
steps:
- uses: plbstl/first-contribution@v4
with:
issue-opened-msg: |
### Hey @{fc-author}! :wave:

Thanks for opening your first issue. Welcome to the community!
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Do we really want this? IMO, it's not adding any value to the conversation. Plus, an automated thanks/welcome is less welcoming than anybody of us writing a "Confirmed. Thanks for noticing that @ ...!!" message. More natural.

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Do we really want this? IMO, it's not adding any value to the conversation. Plus, an automated thanks/welcome is less welcoming than anybody of us writing a "Confirmed. Thanks for noticing that @ ...!!" message. More natural.

I was debating that in my head and then just included it in the end, but I agree with you—a personal welcome from us would be better.

pr-opened-msg: |
### Hey @{fc-author}! :tada:

Thanks for opening your first pull request! We appreciate your
contribution. Please ensure you have reviewed and understood the
[contributing guidelines](https://pvlib-python.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/index.html).

If AI is used for any portion of this PR, you must vet the content
for technical accuracy and compatibility with the contributing
guidelines.
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guidelines.
guidelines.

Missing newline at the end (consistency and Git tradition)