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-### Prerequisites
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-- [ ] This pull request fixes a bug.
-- [ ] This pull request adds a feature.
-- [ ] This pull request enhances existing functionality.
-- [ ] This pull request introduces breaking change.
+### Description of your changes
 
-For more information, see the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/terraform-docs/terraform-docs/tree/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+<!--
+Briefly describe what this pull request does. Be sure to direct your reviewers'
+attention to anything that needs special consideration.
 
-### Description
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+can uncomment the below line to indicate which issue your PR fixes, for example
+"Fixes #500":
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-Describe what this pull request achieves. Ensure you have read the [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/terraform-docs/terraform-docs/tree/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) document before submitting.
+<!-- Fixes # -->
 
-### Issues Resolved
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-### Checklist
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-#### Tests
-
-- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
+- [ ] Read and followed terraform-docs' [contribution process].
 - [ ] All tests pass when I run `make test`.
 
-#### Documentation
+### How has this code been tested
 
-- [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
-- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
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+Before reviewers can be confident in the correctness of this pull request, it
+needs to tested and shown to be correct. Briefly describe the testing that has
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-#### Code Style
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+[contribution process]: https://git.io/JtEzg