From a3686c11ec60a9595303583e65fedcec57b09986 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Vivak Patel <vp314@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:27:11 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Create pull request template for contributions

Added a pull request template to guide contributors in providing necessary information and checklists.
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 .github/pull_request_template.md | 53 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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 create mode 100644 .github/pull_request_template.md

diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
+<!--- Please be sure to request review from @Vivak -->
+
+## Description
+<!--- Describe your changes in detail and include references -->
+<!--- Please indicate any issues resolved -->
+
+## Motivation and Context
+<!--- Why is this change required? What problem does it solve? -->
+<!--- If it fixes an open issue, please link to the issue here. -->
+
+## Types of changes
+<!--- The types are adapted from https://kapeli.com/cheat_sheets/Conventional_Commits.docset/Contents/Resources/Documents/index -->
+<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
+- [ ] CI <!--- Changes to the continuous integration configuration -->
+- [ ] Docs <!--- Documentation only changes -->
+- [ ] Feature <!--- Non-breaking changes that adds a new feature -->
+- [ ] Fix <!--- Non-breaking change which addresses an issue -->
+- [ ] Performance <!--- A code change that improves performance -->
+- [ ] Refactor <!--- Non-breaking change that neither fixes a bug nor adds a feature -->
+- [ ] Style <!--- A change that corrects the style of the code presentation -->
+- [ ] Test <!--- Adding missing tests or correcting existing tests -->
+- [ ] Other (**use sparingly**): <!--- Use this sparingly. Please describe the type of change. -->
+
+## Checklists:
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
+
+**Code and Comments**
+If this PR includes modification to the code base, please select all that apply.
+- [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
+- [ ] I have updated all package dependencies (if any).
+- [ ] I have included all relevant files to realize the functionality of the PR. 
+- [ ] I have exported relevant functionality (if any).
+
+**API Documentation**
+- [ ] For every exported function (if any), I have included a detailed docstring.
+- [ ] I have checked the spelling and grammar of all docstring updates through an external tool.
+- [ ] I have checked that the docstring's function signature is correctly formatted and has all arguments.
+- [ ] I have checked that the docstring's list of arguments, fields, or return values match the function.
+- [ ] I have compiled the docs locally and read through all docstring updates to check for errors. 
+
+**Manual Documentation**
+- [ ] I have checked the spelling and grammar of all manual updates through an external tool.
+- [ ] Any code included in the docstring is tested using doc tests to ensure consistency.
+- [ ] I have compiled the docs locally and read through all manual updates to check for errors. 
+
+**Testing**
+- [ ] I have added unit tests to cover my changes. (For Macros, be sure to check
+  [@code_lowered](https://docs.julialang.org/en/v1/stdlib/InteractiveUtils/#InteractiveUtils.@code_lowered) and
+  [@code_typed](https://docs.julialang.org/en/v1/stdlib/InteractiveUtils/#InteractiveUtils.@code_typed))
+- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
+- [ ] I have achieved sufficient code coverage.
+

From e00b10354eaa7653e44d952c8453e008cc10aa5b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Vivak Patel <vp314@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:31:46 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update .github/pull_request_template.md

Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/pull_request_template.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 417fe11..aee0bfa 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
-<!--- Please be sure to request review from @Vivak -->
+<!--- Please request review from the appropriate code owners or maintainers -->
 
 ## Description
 <!--- Describe your changes in detail and include references -->

From 3cbea0c7dcdf2961763094755fae2765763bd4a5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Vivak Patel <vp314@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:32:21 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update .github/pull_request_template.md

Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/pull_request_template.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index aee0bfa..88e7378 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 <!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
 - [ ] CI <!--- Changes to the continuous integration configuration -->
 - [ ] Docs <!--- Documentation only changes -->
-- [ ] Feature <!--- Non-breaking changes that adds a new feature -->
+- [ ] Feature <!--- Non-breaking change that adds a new feature -->
 - [ ] Fix <!--- Non-breaking change which addresses an issue -->
 - [ ] Performance <!--- A code change that improves performance -->
 - [ ] Refactor <!--- Non-breaking change that neither fixes a bug nor adds a feature -->

From 19a73d2eca5331ea92d00393b93c569a8d31f964 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Vivak Patel <vp314@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:32:32 -0600
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update .github/pull_request_template.md

Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .github/pull_request_template.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 88e7378..6741685 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
 
 **Code and Comments**
-If this PR includes modification to the code base, please select all that apply.
+If this PR includes modifications to the code base, please select all that apply.
 - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
 - [ ] I have updated all package dependencies (if any).
 - [ ] I have included all relevant files to realize the functionality of the PR.