chore: update workflow re. issues and PRs (#2573)

* update PR workflow

* update issue workflow

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/epic-template.md

@@ -4,20 +4,20 @@ about: Basic template for EPICs (used by the team)
 labels: epic, needs-triage
 ---
 
-# Problem
+## Problem
 
 <!-- Please write a concise 1-3 line problem. -->
 
-# Closing criteria
+## Closing criteria
 
 <!-- Please write a satisfiable criteria for closing this issue. -->
 
 
-# Problem details
+## Problem details
 
 <!-- Please describe the problem in all detail. -->
 
-# Task list
+## Task list
 
 ```[tasklist]
 ### Must have

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Feature Request
 about: Create a proposal to request a feature
-labels: enhancement, needs-triage
+labels: enhancement, epic, needs-triage
 ---
 
 <!-- < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ☺ 
@@ -26,6 +26,19 @@ Are there any disadvantages of including this feature? -->
 
 <!-- Detailed description of requirements of implementation -->
 
+## Task list
+
+```[tasklist]
+### Must have
+- [ ] discuss proposal (if proposal rejected, close EPIC)
+- [ ] create ADR (if ADR rejected, close EPIC)
+- [ ] add sub-tasks needed to implement the proposed feature
+```
+
+```[tasklist]
+### Nice to have
+- [ ] add sub-tasks that are nice to have for the proposed feature
+```
 ____
 
 #### For Admin Use

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue-template.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Issue Template
 about: Basic template for issues (used by the team)
-
+labels: needs-triage
 ---
 
 <!-- < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ☺ 

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/upgrade-checklist.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ labels: epic, needs-triage
 
 ## Cosmos Hub Upgrade Epic
 
-# <Upgrade Name>
+### <Upgrade Name>
 
 **Create an issue for each item** and mark complete once it has been done.
 

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -1,51 +1,5 @@
-<!--
-The default pull request template is for types feat, fix, or refactor.
-For other templates, add one of the following parameters to the url:
-- template=docs.md
-- template=others.md
--->
+Please go the the `Preview` tab and select the appropriate sub-template:
 
-## Description
-
-Closes: #XXXX
-
-<!-- Add a description of the changes that this PR introduces and the files that
-are the most critical to review. -->
-
-<!-- Pull requests that sit inactive for longer than 14 days will be closed.  -->
-
----
-
-### Author Checklist
-
-*All items are required. Please add a note to the item if the item is not applicable and
-please add links to any relevant follow up issues.*
-
-I have...
-
-* [ ] Included the correct [type prefix](https://github.com/commitizen/conventional-commit-types/blob/v3.0.0/index.json) in the PR title
-* [ ] Added `!` to the type prefix if API or client breaking change
-* [ ] Targeted the correct branch (see [PR Targeting](https://github.com/cosmos/gaia/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pr-targeting))
-* [ ] Provided a link to the relevant issue or specification
-* [ ] Followed the guidelines for [building SDK modules](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/main/docs/docs/building-modules)
-* [ ] Included the necessary unit and integration [tests](https://github.com/cosmos/gaia/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#testing)
-* [ ] Added a changelog entry to `CHANGELOG.md`
-* [ ] Included comments for [documenting Go code](https://blog.golang.org/godoc)
-* [ ] Updated the relevant documentation or specification
-* [ ] Reviewed "Files changed" and left comments if necessary <!-- relevant if the changes are not obvious  -->
-* [ ] Confirmed all CI checks have passed
-
-### Reviewers Checklist
-
-*All items are required. Please add a note if the item is not applicable and please add
-your handle next to the items reviewed if you only reviewed selected items.*
-
-I have...
-
-* [ ] confirmed the correct [type prefix](https://github.com/commitizen/conventional-commit-types/blob/v3.0.0/index.json) in the PR title
-* [ ] confirmed `!` in the type prefix if API or client breaking change
-* [ ] confirmed all author checklist items have been addressed 
-* [ ] reviewed state machine logic
-* [ ] reviewed API design and naming
-* [ ] reviewed documentation is accurate
-* [ ] reviewed tests and test coverage
+* [Production code](?expand=1&template=production.md) - for types `fix`, `feat`, and `refactor`.
+* [Docs](?expand=1&template=docs.md) - for documentation changes.
+* [Others](?expand=1&template=others.md) - for changes that do not affect production code.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/production.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+<!--
+The production pull request template is for types feat, fix, or refactor.
+-->
+
+## Description
+
+Closes: #XXXX
+
+<!-- Add a description of the changes that this PR introduces and the files that
+are the most critical to review. -->
+
+<!-- Pull requests that sit inactive for longer than 14 days will be closed.  -->
+
+---
+
+### Author Checklist
+
+*All items are required. Please add a note to the item if the item is not applicable and
+please add links to any relevant follow up issues.*
+
+I have...
+
+* [ ] Included the correct [type prefix](https://github.com/commitizen/conventional-commit-types/blob/v3.0.0/index.json) in the PR title
+* [ ] Added `!` to the type prefix if API or client breaking change
+* [ ] Targeted the correct branch (see [PR Targeting](https://github.com/cosmos/gaia/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pr-targeting))
+* [ ] Provided a link to the relevant issue or specification
+* [ ] Followed the guidelines for [building SDK modules](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/main/docs/docs/building-modules)
+* [ ] Included the necessary unit and integration [tests](https://github.com/cosmos/gaia/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#testing)
+* [ ] Added a changelog entry to `CHANGELOG.md`
+* [ ] Included comments for [documenting Go code](https://blog.golang.org/godoc)
+* [ ] Updated the relevant documentation or specification
+* [ ] Reviewed "Files changed" and left comments if necessary <!-- relevant if the changes are not obvious  -->
+* [ ] Confirmed all CI checks have passed
+
+### Reviewers Checklist
+
+*All items are required. Please add a note if the item is not applicable and please add
+your handle next to the items reviewed if you only reviewed selected items.*
+
+I have...
+
+* [ ] confirmed the correct [type prefix](https://github.com/commitizen/conventional-commit-types/blob/v3.0.0/index.json) in the PR title
+* [ ] confirmed `!` in the type prefix if API or client breaking change
+* [ ] confirmed all author checklist items have been addressed 
+* [ ] reviewed state machine logic
+* [ ] reviewed API design and naming
+* [ ] reviewed documentation is accurate
+* [ ] reviewed tests and test coverage

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -187,10 +187,11 @@ Pull requests are merged automatically using [`A:automerge` action](https://merg
 
 ### Pull Request Templates
 
-There are three PR templates. The [default template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md) is for types `fix`, `feat`, and `refactor`. We also have a [docs template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/docs.md) for documentation changes and an [other template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/other.md) for changes that do not affect production code. When previewing a PR before it has been opened, you can change the template by adding one of the following parameters to the url:
+There are three PR templates. The [default template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md) contains links to the three templates. Please go the the `Preview` tab and select the appropriate sub-template:
 
-* `template=docs.md`
-* `template=other.md`
+- The [production template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/production.md) is for types `fix`, `feat`, and `refactor`. 
+- The [docs template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/docs.md) is for documentation changes.
+- The [other template](./.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/other.md) is for changes that do not affect production code. 
 
 ### Requesting Reviews