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+_If your work is part of a larger effort, please discuss your general plans on [Discourse](https://yosyshq.discourse.group/) first to align your vision with maintainers._
+
 _What are the reasons/motivation for this change?_
 
 _Explain how this is achieved._
 
-_If applicable, please suggest to reviewers how they can test the change._
+_Make sure your change comes with tests. If not possible, share how a reviewer might evaluate it._
+
+_These template prompts can be deleted when you're done responding to them_
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