GitHub Templates

GitHub Templates are predefined files that help standardize workflows and improve collaboration in repositories. They are commonly used for issues, pull requests, contributing guidelines, and more. Here’s a quick guide:

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✅ Types of GitHub Templates

1. Issue Templates

   • Located in .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/

   • Helps users provide structured information when creating issues.

   • Example: YAMLname: Bug Reportdescription: Report a bugtitle: "[BUG] <title>"labels: [bug]body: - type: textarea attributes: label: Description description: Describe the bugShow more lines

2. Pull Request Templates

   • File: .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

   • Ensures contributors follow a checklist when submitting PRs.

   • Example: Markdown## DescriptionPlease include a summary of the changes.## Checklist- [ ] Tests added- [ ] Documentation updatedShow more lines

3. CONTRIBUTING.md

   • Guidelines for contributing to the project.

   • Example: Markdown# Contributing Guidelines- Fork the repo- Create a feature branch- Submit a PRShow more lines

4. CODEOWNERS

   • File: .github/CODEOWNERS

   • Defines who reviews changes in specific files or directories.

   • Example:

       * @team-leads
       docs/* @docs-team
     

5. Workflow Templates (GitHub Actions)

   • Located in .github/workflows/

   • Automates CI/CD pipelines.

   • Example: YAMLname: CIon: [push, pull_request]jobs: build: runs-on: ubuntu-latest steps: - uses: actions/checkout@v3 - run: npm install && npm testShow more lines

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✅ Benefits

• Consistency across issues and PRs.

• Easier onboarding for contributors.

• Automates repetitive tasks.