test: Add form-based PR template for testing

Author: pritkc

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md.backup

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+<!--
+     Before submitting a Pull Request, please ensure you've done the following:
+     - 📖 Read the MOLE Contributing Guide: https://github.com/csrc-sdsu/mole/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
+     - 📖 Read the MOLE Code of Conduct: https://github.com/csrc-sdsu/mole/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+     - 👷‍♀️ Create small PRs. In most cases this will be possible.
+     - ✅ Provide tests for your changes.
+     - 📝 Use descriptive commit messages.
+     - 📗 Update any related documentation and include any relevant screenshots.
+     - 📝 Add license information in the appropriate place. See MATLAB or C++ code for reference.
+      
+          SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later
+          © 2008-2024 San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF).
+          See LICENSE file or https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html for details. 
+
+     NOTE: Pull Requests from forked repositories need to be reviewed by
+     a MOLE Team member before any CI builds will run.
+
+     For a timely review/response, please avoid force-pushing additional
+     commits if your PR already received reviews or comments.
+-->
+
+## 🔍 Type of Change
+- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix
+- [ ] ✨ New feature  
+- [ ] 📚 Documentation
+- [ ] 🔧 Refactor
+- [ ] ⚡ Performance
+- [ ] 🧪 Example
+
+## 📝 Description
+<!-- Brief description of what this PR does -->
+
+## 🔗 Related Issues
+<!-- Link any related issues: Closes #123, Fixes #456 -->
+
+## 🧪 Testing
+- [ ] Added/updated tests
+- [ ] All tests pass
+- [ ] Manual testing completed
+
+## 📋 Checklist
+- [ ] Code follows project style guidelines
+- [ ] Self-review completed
+- [ ] Documentation updated (if needed)
+- [ ] License information added (if new files)
+
+## 🖼️ Screenshots/Recordings
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots or recordings to help explain your changes -->
+
+---
+<sub>📖 [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/csrc-sdsu/mole/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) • [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/csrc-sdsu/mole/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)</sub>

.github/pull_request_template.yml

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+name: Pull Request
+description: Submit a pull request to contribute to MOLE
+title: "[Type]: Brief description of changes"
+labels: []
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: pr_type
+    attributes:
+      label: Type of Change
+      description: What type of change does this PR introduce?
+      options:
+        - Bug fix 🐛
+        - New feature ✨
+        - Documentation 📚
+        - Refactor 🔧
+        - Performance optimization ⚡
+        - Example 🧪
+        - Other
+      default: 0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Description
+      description: Provide a clear and concise description of what this PR does
+      placeholder: Describe your changes...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: related_issues
+    attributes:
+      label: Related Issues
+      description: Link any related issues using GitHub keywords
+      placeholder: "Closes #123, Fixes #456"
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: tests_added
+    attributes:
+      label: Tests
+      description: Have you added or updated tests for your changes?
+      options:
+        - Yes, tests added/updated
+        - No tests needed
+        - Need help with tests
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: checklist
+    attributes:
+      label: Pre-submission Checklist
+      description: Please verify the following
+      options:
+        - label: Code follows project style guidelines
+          required: true
+        - label: Self-review of code completed
+          required: true
+        - label: All tests pass locally
+          required: true
+        - label: Documentation updated (if applicable)
+          required: false
+        - label: License information added for new files
+          required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: testing_instructions
+    attributes:
+      label: Testing Instructions
+      description: How should reviewers test this change?
+      placeholder: "1. Run tests with...\n2. Check that...\n3. Verify..."
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshots
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots/Recordings
+      description: If applicable, add visual evidence of your changes
+      placeholder: Drag and drop images or paste links here
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: terms
+    attributes:
+      label: Contributing Guidelines
+      description: By submitting this PR, you confirm that
+      options:
+        - label: I have read and followed the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/csrc-sdsu/mole/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+          required: true
+        - label: I have read and agree to the [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/csrc-sdsu/mole/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+          required: true