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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+### Describe the bug
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+### Steps To Reproduce
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+### Observed behavior
+
+Describe what you saw and why you think it's a bug?
+
+### Expected behavior
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+### Screenshots
+
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+### Environment (please complete the following information):
+ 
+- OS: [e.g. macOS 15.1 | Windows 11]
+ - Version of Java
+ - Version of Maven
+ - Version of Gradle
+
+### 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: ''
+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.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/user_story.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/user_story.md
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+---
+name: User Story
+about: Use this for creating User Stories
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+### Feature
+
+**As a** [role]  
+**I need** [functionality]  
+**So that** [benefit]  
+
+### Details & Assumptions
+
+- document what you know here...
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+
+```gherkin
+Given [some initial state]
+When [some event]
+Then [some measurable outcome]
+```