diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report of a defect on the live service, so we can investigate.
-title: ''
-labels: bug
-assignees: pli888, rija, kencho51
-
----
-
-**Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
-
-**To Reproduce**
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
-1. Go to '...'
-2. Click on '....'
-3. Scroll down to '....'
-4. See error
-
-**Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
-
-**Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
- - OS: [e.g. iOS]
- - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
- - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
- - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
- - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
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+name: Bug report
+description: Create a report of a defect on the live service, so we can investigate.
+title: "[BUG]
"
+labels: ["bug"]
+projects: ["gigascience/71"]
+assignees:
+ - pli888
+ - kencho51
+body:
+ - type: textarea
+ id: description
+ attributes:
+ label: Describe the bug
+ description: Please provide a clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+ placeholder: e.g. When I do X, Y happens.
+ - type: textarea
+ id: To_Reproduce
+ attributes:
+ label: To Reproduce
+ description: Please provide a list of steps to reproduce the issue.
+ placeholder: |
+ Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+ 1. Go to '...'
+ 2. Click on '....'
+ 3. Scroll down to '....'
+ 4. See error
+ - type: textarea
+ id: Expected_behavior
+ attributes:
+ label: Expected behavior
+ description: Please provide a clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+ placeholder: What should happen?
+ - type: textarea
+ id: Screenshots
+ attributes:
+ label: Screenshots
+ description: If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+ - type: textarea
+ id: device_information
+ attributes:
+ label: device information
+ placeholder: |
+ Desktop (please complete the following information)
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS]
+ - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+ Smartphone (please complete the following information)
+ - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
+ - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+ - type: textarea
+ id: Additional_context
+ attributes:
+ label: Additional context
+ placeholder: Add any other context about the problem here.
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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 or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_backlog_item.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_backlog_item.md
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-name: Product Backlog Item
-about: for user stories and epics to go in the product backlog
-title: ''
-labels: backlog:Story
-assignees: ''
-
----
-
-## User story
-
->As a user
->I want something implemented
->So that I can benefit
-
-
-## Acceptance criteria
-
-
->Given conditions
->When event
->Then outcome
-
->Given conditions
->When event
->Then outcome
-
-
-## Additional Info
-
-
-## Product Backlog Item Ready Checklist
-
-* [ ] Business value is clearly articulated
-* [ ] Item is understood enough by the IT team so it can make an informed decision as to whether it can complete this item
-* [ ] Dependencies are identified and no external dependencies would block this item from being completed
-* [ ] At the time of the scheduled sprint, the IT team has the appropriate composition to complete this item
-* [ ] This item is estimated and small enough to comfortably be completed in one sprint
-* [ ] Acceptance criteria are clear and testable
-* [ ] Performance criteria, if any, are defined and testable
-* [ ] The Scrum team understands how to demonstrate this item at the sprint review
-
-## Product Backlog Item Done Checklist
-
-* [ ] Item(s) in increment pass all Acceptance Criteria
-* [ ] Code is refactored to best practices and coding standards
-* [ ] Documentation is updated as needed
-* [ ] Data security has not been compromised (with particular reference to the personal information we hold in GigaDB)
-* [ ] No deviation from the team technology stack and software architecture has been introduced
-* [ ] The product is in a releasable state (i.e. the increment has not broken anything)
-
-
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_backlog_item.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/product_backlog_item.yaml
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+name: Product Backlog Item
+description: Create a user story and acceptance criteria for feature requests and updates to go in the product backlog
+labels: ['backlog:Story']
+projects: ["gigascience/71"]
+body:
+ - type: textarea
+ id: user_story
+ attributes:
+ label: User Story
+ description: Please provide a user story(s) for the feature
+ placeholder: |
+ >As a user
+ >I want something implemented
+ >So that I can benefit
+ - type: textarea
+ id: Acceptance_criteria
+ attributes:
+ label: Acceptance criteria
+ description: Please provide acceptance criteria for the story, enter as many as required.
+ placeholder: |
+ >Given conditions
+ >When event
+ >Then outcome
+ - type: textarea
+ id: Additional_Info
+ attributes:
+ label: Additional Info
+ description: Please provide any additional information about the feature here, include links to related issues.
+ - type: checkboxes
+ id: Product_Backlog_Item_Ready_Checklist
+ attributes:
+ label: Product Backlog Item Ready Checklist
+ options:
+ - label: Business value is clearly articulated
+ - label: Item is understood enough by the IT team so it can make an informed decision as to whether it can complete this item
+ - label: Dependencies are identified and no external dependencies would block this item from being completed
+ - label: At the time of the scheduled sprint, the IT team has the appropriate composition to complete this item
+ - label: This item is estimated and small enough to comfortably be completed in one sprint
+ - label: Acceptance criteria are clear and testable
+ - label: Performance criteria, if any, are defined and testable
+ - label: The Scrum team understands how to demonstrate this item at the sprint review
+ - type: checkboxes
+ id: Product_Backlog_Item_Done_Checklist
+ attributes:
+ label: Product Backlog Item Done Checklist
+ options:
+ - label: Item(s) in increment pass all Acceptance Criteria
+ - label: Code is refactored to best practices and coding standards
+ - label: Documentation is updated as needed
+ - label: Data security has not been compromised (with particular reference to the personal information we hold in GigaDB)
+ - label: No deviation from the team technology stack and software architecture has been introduced
+ - label: The product is in a releasable state (i.e. the increment has not broken anything)
+
+