Merge pull request #25 from HarshPanchal18/main

Provided ISSUE and PR TEMPLATES

.github/DISCUSSION_TEMPLATE/question.yml

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+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value:
+        "Thanks for taking the time to fill out this form! :hugs:"
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: checklist
+    attributes:
+      label: "Checklist"
+      options:
+        - label: "I made sure that there are *no existing issues or discussions* - [open](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/issues) or [closed](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) - which I could contribute my information to."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the question will be dismissed otherwise."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I have read and understood the [technical architecture](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/blob/main/README.md#technical-architecture)."
+          required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-is-the-question
+    attributes:
+      label: What is/are your question(s)?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional-information
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional information
+      description: Any other information you'd like to include, for instance sketches, mockups, pictures of cats, etc.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

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+name: Bug report
+description: Create a bug report to help us improve
+labels: [bug]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thank you for helping to make Bitchat better by reporting a bug. :hugs:
+
+        Please fill in as much information as possible about your bug so that we don't have to play "information ping-pong" and can help you immediately.
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: checklist
+    attributes:
+      label: "Checklist"
+      options:
+        - label: "I am able to reproduce the bug with the latest version given here: [CLICK THIS LINK](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/releases/latest)."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I made sure that there are *no existing issues* - [open](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/issues) or [closed](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) - which I could contribute my information to."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the bug report will be dismissed otherwise."
+          required: true
+        - label: "This issue contains only one bug."
+          required: true
+        - label: "I have read and understood the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/blob/main/README.md#contributing)."
+          required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: app-version
+    attributes:
+     label: Affected version
+     description: "In which bitchat version did you encounter the bug?"
+     placeholder: "x.xx.x - Can be seen in the `release` section of the repository."
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps-to-reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce the bug
+      description: |
+        What did you do for the bug to show up?
+
+        If you can't cause the bug to show up again reliably (and hence don't have a proper set of steps to give us), please still try to give as many details as possible on how you think you encountered the bug.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Go to '...'
+        2. Press on '....'
+        3. Swipe down to '....'
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected-behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected behavior
+      description: |
+        Tell us what you expect to happen.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actual-behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual behavior
+      description: |
+        Tell us what happens with the steps given above.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screen-media
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots/Screen recordings
+      description: |
+        A picture or video is worth a thousand words.
+
+        If applicable, add screenshots or a screen recording to help explain your problem.
+        GitHub supports uploading them directly in the text box.
+        If your file is too big for Github to accept, try to compress it (ZIP-file) or feel free to paste a link to an image/video hoster here instead.
+
+  - type: input
+    id: device-os-info
+    attributes:
+     label: Affected Android/Custom ROM version
+     description: |
+      With what operating system (+ version) did you encounter the bug?
+     placeholder: "Example: Android 14"
+
+  - type: input
+    id: device-model-info
+    attributes:
+     label: Affected device model
+     description: |
+      On what device did you encounter the bug?
+     placeholder: "Example: Samsung Galaxy S20 / Google Pixel 8"
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional-information
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional information
+      description: |
+        Any other information you'd like to include, for instance that
+        * the affected device is foldable or a TV
+        * you have disabled all animations on your device
+        * your cat disabled your network connection
+        * ...

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

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+name: Feature request
+description: Request a new feature or enhancement
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: checklist
+    attributes:
+      label: Checklist
+      options:
+        - label: I have used the search function for [**OPEN**](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/issues) issues to see if someone else has already submitted the same feature request.
+          required: true
+        - label: I have **also** used the search function for [**CLOSED**](https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) issues to see if the feature was already implemented and is just waiting to be released, or if the feature was rejected.
+          required: true
+        - label: I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.
+          required: true
+        - label: This request contains only one single feature, **not** a list of multiple (related) features.
+          required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: App version
+      description: The latest version is different on each device, so we need the actual version number found on the settings screen.
+      placeholder: x.y.z
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: feature
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature or improvement you want
+      description: Try to be as specific as possible. Please not only explain what the feature does, but also how.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reason
+    attributes:
+      label: Why should this be added?
+      description: What problem does the feature solve? In what use-cases is the feature needed?
+  - type: textarea
+    id: screenshots
+    attributes:
+      label: Screenshots / Drawings / Technical details
+      description: If your request is about (or includes) changing or extending the UI, describe what the UI would look like and how the user would interact with it.

.github/pull_request_template.md

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+# Description
+
+## Checklist
+<!--
+  To help us keep the issue tracker clean and work as efficient as possible,
+  please make sure that you have done all of the following.
+  You can tick the boxes below by placing an x inside the brackets like this: [x]
+-->
+- [ ] I have read the contribution guidelines: <https://github.com/callebtc/bitchat-android?tab=readme-ov-file#contributing>
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
+<!-- - [ ] I have run the automated code checks using `./gradlew checkstyle spotbugsPlayDebug spotbugsDebug :app:lintPlayDebug` -->
+- [ ] I have mentioned the corresponding issue and the relevant keyword (e.g., "Closes: #xy") in the description (see <https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue>)
+- [ ] If it is a core feature, I have added automated tests

README.md

@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ bitchat uses an efficient binary protocol optimized for Bluetooth LE:
 
 The Android implementation maintains 100% binary protocol compatibility with iOS:
 - **Header Format**: Identical 13-byte header structure
-- **Packet Types**: Same message types and routing logic  
+- **Packet Types**: Same message types and routing logic
 - **Encryption**: Identical cryptographic algorithms and key exchange
 - **UUIDs**: Same Bluetooth service and characteristic identifiers
 - **Fragmentation**: Compatible message fragmentation for large content
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ This Android port enables seamless communication with the original iOS bitchat a
 Contributions are welcome! Key areas for enhancement:
 
 1. **Performance**: Battery optimization and connection reliability
-2. **UI/UX**: Additional Material Design 3 features  
+2. **UI/UX**: Additional Material Design 3 features
 3. **Security**: Enhanced cryptographic features
 4. **Testing**: Unit and integration test coverage
 5. **Documentation**: API documentation and development guides
@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ Contributions are welcome! Key areas for enhancement:
 ## Support & Issues
 
 - **Bug Reports**: [Create an issue](../../issues) with device info and logs
-- **Feature Requests**: [Start a discussion](../../discussions) 
+- **Feature Requests**: [Start a discussion](../../discussions)
 - **Security Issues**: Email security concerns privately
 - **iOS Compatibility**: Cross-reference with [original iOS repo](https://github.com/jackjackbits/bitchat)