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--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 <!-- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
+
 # Description
 
 <!-- Describe your changes in detail -->
@@ -7,19 +8,29 @@
 
 ## Types of changes
 
-<!-- What types of changes does your code introduce? Uncomment all that apply: -->
+<!-- Uncomment the main reason for the change (for example, all feat PRs should include docs and test, but only uncomment feat): -->
+
+<!-- feat (a new feature) -->
+<!-- fix (a bug fix) -->
+
+<!-- build (change in build system or dependencies) -->
+<!-- ci (change in continuous integration / deployment) -->
+<!-- docs (change to documentation) -->
+<!-- perf (change to improve performance) -->
+<!-- refactor (change to improve code quality) -->
+<!-- style (change to code style/formatting) -->
+<!-- test (add missing tests or correct existing tests) -->
 
-<!-- Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue) -->
-<!-- New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality) -->
-<!-- Documentation (non-breaking change with enhancements to documentation) -->
-<!-- Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change) -->
+<!--
+This is a breaking change because ...
+-->
 
 ## Checklist
 
 <!-- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
 <!-- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! -->
 
-- [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) doc
+- [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](../CONTRIBUTING.md) doc
 - [ ] I have checked that unit tests pass locally with my changes
 - [ ] I have run the npm script lint on the frontend and backend
 - [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works