add pr template - community standards

Author: nvgscientist

.github/pull_request_template.md

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+# Pull Request Description
+
+## Changes Made
+*Describe the changes you've made in this pull request. What does this PR do?*
+
+## Motivation and Context
+*Why is this change required? What problem does it solve?*
+
+*If it fixes an open issue, please link to the issue here.*
+
+## Type of Change
+**Please check the options that are relevant:**
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+- [ ] This change requires a documentation update
+
+## Testing Performed
+**Describe the tests you ran to verify your changes:**
+- Test scenario 1
+- Test scenario 2
+
+## Screenshots (if appropriate)
+*Add screenshots to help explain your changes.*
+
+## Dependencies
+**List any dependencies that are required for this change:**
+- Dependency 1
+- Dependency 2
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
+- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
+- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
+- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
+
+## Additional Notes
+*Add any other context about the pull request here.*
+
+## Reviewers
+**@mention relevant team members or individuals you'd like to review this PR**