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 ### Prerequisites checklist
 Please check each of the following before merging:
-- [ ] I have updated any relevant documentation
-- [ ] I have added unit tests for any new code
-- [ ] I have linked to any relevant issues
-- [ ] I will squash my commits and, where needed, edit the commit messages to make them more informative follow the [conventional commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) format
 - [ ] This pull request is ready to merge (leave unchecked to indicate a WIP)
+- [ ] I will squash my commits and, where needed, edit the commit messages to make them more informative and follow the [conventional commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) format
+- [ ] I have updated relevant documentation
+- [ ] I have linked to relevant issues
+- [ ] I have created an ADR (Architecturural Decision Record) for architecturally significant changes
 
 ### What is the purpose of this pull request?
 Check all that apply:
 - [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Refactor
+- [ ] Improved test coverage
 - [ ] Bug fix
-- [ ] New feature
 - [ ] Changes to an existing feature
-- [ ] Refactor
-- [ ] Increasing test coverage
+- [ ] New feature
 - [ ] Other, please explain:
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-### Is there anything you'd like reviewers to focus on?
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-### Any other comments
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