Merge branch 'cloud-hypervisor:main' into dev

Author: CMGS

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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 title: ''
 labels: ''
 assignees: ''
-
+type: Bug
 ---
 
 **Describe the bug**

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Request a feature or enhancement
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+type: Feature
+---
+
+**Elevator pitch**
+A clear and concise description of what the feature (or enhancement) is.
+
+**Motivation**
+Why is this feature important to you? What problem does it solve? Why should we
+carry this feature?
+
+**Prior art**
+Examples of similar features in this project or similar (e.g QEMU, Firecracker,
+Crosvm, etc)
+
+**API/CLI**
+Does this feature require any API or CLI changes?
+
+**Testing**
+Can it be tested? Any special CI requirements?
+
+**Interactions**
+How does this feature interact with existing features (e.g. hotplug, live
+migration, etc).
+
+**Implementation**
+Do you have an Implementation already? If so link to the branch.
+
+**Full feature description**
+Please ensure the structured section above is completed and then fill out this
+section with any additional details you want.

CONTRIBUTING.md

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 ## Pull requests
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Before opening a pull request for a new feature or enhancement request please
+> create an issue with the "feature request" template and ensure there is
+> agreement from the maintainers to move ahead with that feature.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> When fixing a bug, especially a complex one, please consider opening an issue
+> with the "bug report" template to make it easier for other users to discover
+> your fix and aid reviewers. _This is not required for opening a pull request
+> nor is any agreement required before implementation._
+
 Cloud Hypervisor uses the “fork-and-pull” development model. Follow these steps if
 you want to merge your changes to `cloud-hypervisor`: