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From: MoesSURF <mustafa.cakir@surf.nl>
Date: Thu, 28 May 2026 11:24:12 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Update issue templates

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+---
+name: User story
+about: Create a small, testable story focused on user or business value.
+title: "[Story]:"
+labels: story
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## User or stakeholder
+
+As a ...
+
+## Goal
+
+I want to ...
+
+## Value
+
+So that ...
+
+## Acceptance criteria
+
+- [ ] 
+- [ ] 
+- [ ] 
+
+## Scope
+
+Included:
+-
+
+Excluded:
+-
+
+## Quality and risk checks
+
+Check anything that needs attention for this story.
+
+- [ ] Accessibility
+- [ ] Security or permissions
+- [ ] Privacy or sensitive data
+- [ ] Error handling
+- [ ] Empty or edge states
+- [ ] Performance
+- [ ] Analytics or success measurement
+- [ ] Documentation or support notes
+
+## Release target
+
+Example: v1.8, 2026-Q3, May release
+
+## Environment
+
+- [ ] Not sure / not applicable
+- [ ] Development
+- [ ] Test
+- [ ] Staging
+- [ ] Production
+- [ ] Multiple environments
+
+## Dependencies or blockers
+
+Related issues, teams, decisions, systems, or data needed:
+
+-
+
+## Ready checklist
+
+Complete before the team starts implementation.
+
+- [ ] The user/stakeholder, goal, and value are clear.
+- [ ] Acceptance criteria are testable.
+- [ ] Scope is small enough to complete in one delivery cycle.
+- [ ] Key risks, dependencies, and open questions are visible.
+
+## Done checklist
+
+Complete before closing the story.
+
+- [ ] Acceptance criteria are met.
+- [ ] Tests or validation have been completed.
+- [ ] Relevant documentation, release notes, or support notes are updated if needed.
+- [ ] The change is available in the intended environment or release.
+
+## Notes
+
+Add context, decisions, screenshots, links, or open questions.