Templates for issues and pull requests

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a reproducible issue
+title: ''
+labels: 'bug'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+Include a clear and concise description of what the problem is.
+
+**Steps to reproduce the bug**
+Reproducing the issue is crucial for identifying and resolving the problem. Please include all
+necessary code and detailed steps required to replicate the issue. 
+
+**Expected behavior and actual behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen and what actually happened.
+
+**Environment**
+Operating System: [e.g Ubuntu 22.04, Windows 10]
+Build System/Tools: [e.g GCC 11.4.0, CMake 3.25]
+
+Please specify the exact environment or tools you’re using to help us better understand and
+replicate the issue.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: For feature requests. Please search for existing issues first. Also see CONTRIBUTING guidelines
+title: ''
+labels: 'enhancement'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+**Describe the feature**
+Include a clear and detailed description of the feature and its intended use.
+
+**Proposed Solution**
+Describe your preferred solution, addressing:
+
+- Details of the technical implementation
+- Use cases
+- Please specify if the feature is specific to an operating system, compiler,
+  or build system version
+- Potential limitations or future considerations
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Purpose of this PR
+- [ ] Bugfix
+- [ ] New Feature
+- [ ] Documentation Update
+- [ ] Other (Please specify)
+
+**Description**
+What does this PR do, Please provide an overview of the changes and their purpose.
+
+**Related Issues**
+Here is the issue related to this PR #[issue number] (if applicable)
+
+**Breaking Changes**
+- [ ] Yes 
+- [ ] No
+
+If there are breaking changes, please explain what they are and how they may impact existing
+functionality.
+
+**Test Plan**
+Please provide the steps for reviewers to test the changes.
+
+**Regression Tests**
+Have tests been added/updated? [ ] Yes [ ] No