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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: JayWhite2357
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Please provide a minimal example of what causes the bug. This allows us to identify the root cause and fix it more quickly.
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
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: ''
+labels: enhancement
+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 about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/generic-issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/generic-issue.md
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+---
+name: Generic Issue
+about: This is a template for a generic issue.
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+# Background and Motivation
+# Changes Required