From 8d2fdfa63c695415a2d84621fab38b50e1291d09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Derek <derex1987@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:11:20 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] chore: feature request made better for the common student
 (#702)

I made these a less painful experience for the average non cs major who just wants to make an issue request

Co-authored-by: doprz <52579214+doprz@users.noreply.github.com>
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 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md | 19 ++++++-------------
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 66e298f7..d21504b5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -11,24 +11,17 @@ assignees: ''
 
 <!-- Please check all applicable boxes before submitting your feature request -->
 
--   [ ] I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't been requested
--   [ ] I have searched closed issues to check if this was previously rejected/implemented
--   [ ] I have checked the project roadmap (if available) for planned similar features
--   [ ] I have reviewed the documentation to confirm this feature doesn't exist
+-   [ ] I confirmed this feature isn’t already requested, implemented, or planned (search open issues, pull requests etc)
 -   [ ] I have completed all sections below with detailed information
 
-**Feature Description**
+**Your Idea**
 
-<!-- A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see -->
-
-**Proposed Solution**
-
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen -->
+<!-- A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see, and how it would work -->
 
 **UI/UX Considerations**
 
-<!-- If this feature involves UI changes, please describe the visual aspects -->
+<!-- If this feature involves UI changes (aka how it looks), please describe the visual aspects -->
 
-**Technical Implementation Details**
+**Other**
 
-<!-- If you have specific technical suggestions, list them here -->
+<!-- Any other comments you have can go here! -->