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+# Accepting Pull Requests (APRs)
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+Per the [Contributor Guide](https://github.com/mattermost/platform/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md), only PRs that reference Jira tickets with the "accepting pull requests" label should be submitted to this repo. This system ensures:
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+1. Proposed changes have been thoughtfully reviewed 
+2. Proposed changes can be tested, documented, and supported by volunteers
+3. The change meets the [fast, obvious, forgiving](http://www.mattermost.org/design-principles/) design principle for the project.
+4. The change [aligns to the stated purpose of the project](http://www.mattermost.org/vision/#mattermost-teams-v1)
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+Key contributors and core team members are responsible opening Jira tickets that meet the above requirements, which are then reviewed in triage meetings. 
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+When opening Jira tickets for accepting-pull-requests, please:
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+1. Use titles that clearly describe the needed change and its value 
+2. Include (Proposed APR) in title, so triage team knows to add the APR tag if appropriate
+3. Provide unambiguous description so that feature can be tested by any volunteer
+4. Link back to community discussions related to this change
+5. Apply "accepting-pull-requests", and optionally as "good-first-contribution".
+6. Post link back to community channels
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+Example of post back to the community: 
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+```
+Thanks @[USERNAME], 
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+I created a ticket [for accepting pull requests on this issue](http://link). It will be reviewed in the triage meeting for addition to [the Accepting Pull Requests issues list](https://mattermost.atlassian.net/browse/PLT-797?filter=10101). [Code Contribution Guidelines](https://github.com/mattermost/platform/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) are available for anyone interested in contributing to this project.
+```
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