initial commit

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+**(Please remove this line only before submitting your PR. Ensure that all relevant items are checked before submission.)** 
+
+## Describe your changes
+
+Briefly describe the changes you made and their purpose. 
+
+## Issue number
+
+Mention the issue number(s) this PR addresses (e.g., #123).
+
+## Please ensure all items are checked off before requesting a review. "Checked off" means you need to add an "x" character between brackets so they turn into checkmarks.
+
+- [ ] (Do not skip this or your PR will be closed) I deployed the application locally.
+- [ ] (Do not skip this or your PR will be closed) I have performed a self-review and testing of my code.
+- [ ] I have included the issue # in the PR.
+- [ ] I have labelled the PR correctly.
+- [ ] The issue I am working on is assigned to me.
+- [ ] I didn't use any hardcoded values (otherwise it will not scale, and will make it difficult to maintain consistency across the application).
+- [ ] I made sure font sizes, color choices etc are all referenced from the theme.
+- [ ] My PR is granular and targeted to one specific feature.
+- [ ] I took a screenshot or a video and attached to this PR if there is a UI change.
+