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+---
+name: GWA API Bug Issue Template
+about: Generic template for bug GitHub issues
+title: ''
+labels: bug, jira
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+# GWA API Bug Issue
+
+<!-- Use what you want. Remove what you don't want. -->
+
+## User Story
+
+<!-- Use one of the following two templates -->
+<!-- 1) User Story as a statement -->
+
+**As a** _< persona >_,<br>
+**I want** _< feature >_<br>
+**so that** _< reason >_.
+
+<!-- 2) User Story as a table -->
+
+| **As A**      | **I Want**    | **So that**  |
+| ------------- | ------------- | ------------ |
+| _< persona >_ | _< feature >_ | _< reason >_ |
+
+## Test Case
+
+### ENV
+
+<!-- Put at least one `x` below. Select all the environments which apply. -->
+
+- [ ] `DEV`
+- [ ] `TEST`
+- [ ] `PROD`
+
+### TESTCASE
+
+<!-- Share the minimal reproduction steps for this issue -->
+
+-
+
+### EXPECTED
+
+<!-- Share the expected behavior of the testcase -->
+
+-
+
+### ACTUAL
+
+<!-- Describe the actual behavior of the testcase -->
+
+-
+
+### ERROR
+
+<!-- If you have an associated exception or error, please post it below -->
+
+## Notes
+
+<!-- Do any of these matter: Operating System, Browser? If so, please mention the version and any other relevant details below. -->
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+---
+name: GWA API Feature Request Issue Template
+about: Generic template for feature request GitHub issues
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement, jira
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## User Story
+ 
+**As a** `<persona>`,  
+**I want** `<feature>`,  
+**so that** `<reason>`.
+ 
+---
+ 
+## Background  
+Provide a detailed description of the user story. Include any relevant background information and additional context.
+ 
+---
+ 
+## Acceptance Criteria  
+ 
+Choose one of the following formats and delete the rest. You may write your acceptance criteria in your preferred format as well.
+ 
+  
+  - Given `<first condition>`, when `<first action>`, then `<first outcome>`.  
+ 
+- **Functional format**:  
+  - The system should `<specific functionality or behavior>`.  
+
+  - When `<specific event or action>`, the system should `<expected response>`.  
+ 
+- **Other considerations**:  
+  - Any other specific aspect that should be met for the story to be considered complete.  
+ 
+---
+ 
+## Business Value (Optional)  
+Explain the business value of this user story and how it aligns with the overall goals.
+ 
+---
+ 
+## Assumptions (Optional)  
+List any assumptions that are considered as part of the story.
+ 
+---
+ 
+## Out of Scope (Optional)  
+Specify anything that is out of scope for this user story.
+ 
+---
+ 
+## Constraints (Optional)  
+List any constraints or limitations that must be considered.