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+---
+name: Custom issue template
+about: Describe this issue template's purpose here.
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+
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+---
+name: New Issue
+about: Use this template when creating a new issue.
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: jimmylee
+
+---
+
+# Purpose
+
+*Explain why you are creating this issue.*
+
+# Deliverable
+
+*Tell us about what the outcome of resolving this issue will be*
+
+# Dependencies
+
+N/A