[TASK] Add Pull Request Template to Standardize Contributions #61

Task Description

Problem

Currently, the repository does not include a Pull Request (PR) template. As a result, PRs may vary significantly in structure and detail, which can make reviews slower and increase back-and-forth between contributors and maintainers.

Given that IssueMatch is part of Social Winter of Code 2026 and actively welcomes contributions from developers of varying experience levels, the absence of a PR template can lead to:

• Missing context about what a PR does
• Unclear linkage between PRs and issues
• Lack of testing or verification details
• Inconsistent contribution quality

Benefits

• Improves clarity and quality of pull requests
• Reduces review time and follow-up questions
• Helps first-time contributors submit better PRs
• Aligns with open-source best practices
• Enhances contributor experience during SWoC 2026

Goals

Proposed Solution

Introduce a standardized Pull Request template (.github/pull_request_template.md) that guides contributors to provide essential information when submitting a PR.

The template can include sections such as:

• Summary of changes
• Related issue(s)
• Type of change (bug fix, feature, documentation, refactor, etc.)
• Testing performed
• Screenshots (if UI-related)
• Checklist for contribution readiness

This will improve review efficiency, maintain consistency across PRs, and provide clearer expectations for new contributors.

Acceptance Criteria

• A PR template is added under .github/pull_request_template.md
• The template is concise, contributor-friendly, and easy to follow
• No breaking changes to existing workflows

Component

Documentation

Technical Details

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Resources

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