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+# Merge Request Template
+
+## Description
+
+<!-- Provide a brief summary of the changes in this merge request or link to the corresponding issue -->
+
+## Checklist Before Merge
+
+- [ ] My change uses the logging library
+- [ ] My change implements the tracing functionality if applicable
+- [ ] There are automated tests for my changes
+- [ ] The code coverage is the same or better
+- [ ] The documentation was changed or added either in the document or as code comments
+- [ ] I followed all entries in this list and checked the boxes