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+- dependency-type: all
+  update-type: minor
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+## Problem
+
+[Jira ticket](https://salsify.atlassian.net/browse/SXMC-XXXX)
+
+<!-- Brief description of the problems that pertain to the PR -->
+
+## Solution
+
+<!-- Describe your solution to the problem proposed in the PR] -->
+
+## Caveats/Notes
+
+<!-- Note any caveats or other notes for the reviewer] -->
+
+Prime:
+
+cc @alkemics/sxm-core