Remove the broken badge, add coding guidelines and simplify PR/issue templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/01_bug_report.md

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+# Bug report
+
+## Checklist before submitting an issue
+
+- [ ] I have checked the [existing issues](https://github.com/biomarkersParkinson/tsdf/issues) and couldn't find an issue about this bug.
+
+## Bug details
+
+**Describe the bug**
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. install `tsdf` using pip
+2. run method `example_method` with parameters
+3. ...
+
+**Error Message**
+
+If applicable, add the error message.
+
+**Expected behavior**
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/10_feature_request.md

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+# Feature request
+
+## Checklist before submitting an issue
+
+- [ ] I have checked the [existing issues](https://github.com/biomarkersParkinson/tsdf/issues) and couldn't find an issue about this bug.
+
+## Feature details
+
+**Feature Description**
+A clear and concise description of the feature you're proposing.
+
+**Problem and Motivation**
+Please describe the problem you are facing or the limitation with the current setup. Explain the motivation behind this feature request. For example, "I'm always frustrated when [...]."

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/20_blank.md

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+# Blank issue
+
+## Checklist before submitting an issue
+
+- [ ] I have checked the [existing issues](https://github.com/biomarkersParkinson/tsdf/issues) and couldn't find an issue about this bug.
+
+## Issue details
+<!--
+Whatever you write here must have something to do with the code you get from running `copier`.
+-->

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+# Pull request
+
+## Describe your changes
+
+Please include a summary of the changes and the related issue. Please also include relevant motivation and context.
+
+## Type of change
+
+Please select options that are relevant.
+
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] New feature
+- [ ] Other
+
+## Issue ticket number and link
+
+<!-- add all related issues to the list below -->
+Refs:
+- #ISSUE_NUMBER_1
+- #ISSUE_NUMBER_2
+
+## Checklist before requesting a review
+
+- [ ] I have read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/biomarkersParkinson/tsdf/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] I have documented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works

.github/pull_request_template.md

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----
-name: Pull Request
-about: Create a pull request to contribute to the project
-title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
+# Pull request
 
----
+## Describe your changes
 
-## Description
-<!-- Provide a detailed description of the changes or features implemented in this pull request. Explain the problem it solves or the feature it adds to the project. -->
+Please include a summary of the changes and the related issue. Please also include relevant motivation and context.
 
-## Related Issue(s)
-<!-- List related issues or tasks that this pull request addresses. Use the format `#issue_number` to automatically link them here. -->
+## Type of change
+
+Please select options that are relevant.
 
-## Type of Change
-<!-- Identify the type of change(s) made in this pull request. Check all that apply. -->
 - [ ] Bug fix
 - [ ] New feature
-- [ ] Enhancement to an existing feature
-- [ ] Documentation update
-- [ ] Other (please specify):
-
-## How Has This Been Tested?
-<!-- Describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Include relevant details for your test configuration or mention which tests cover these changes. -->
-
-## Checklist
-- [ ] I have followed the project's style guidelines.
-- [ ] My code includes relevant unit tests to cover my changes.
-- [ ] I have updated the documentation to reflect my changes (if applicable).
-- [ ] My changes do not introduce any new warnings or errors.
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code.
-- [ ] All new and existing unit tests pass successfully with my changes.
-- [ ] My commit messages are clear and meaningful.
+- [ ] Other
 
-## Additional Notes
-<!-- Include any additional information, or notes that may be relevant or helpful to reviewers. -->
+## Issue ticket number and link
 
-## Impact
-<!-- Describe any potential impacts this change may have on the project. This can include, but is not limited to, performance implications, changes in behavior, or dependency updates. -->
+<!-- add all related issues to the list below -->
+Refs:
+- #ISSUE_NUMBER_1
+- #ISSUE_NUMBER_2
 
-## Reviewer(s)
-<!-- Optionally tag any specific reviewers you would like to review your pull request. -->
+## Checklist before requesting a review
 
+- [ ] I have read the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/biomarkersParkinson/tsdf/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] I have documented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works

CONTRIBUTING.md

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-# Contributing
+# Contributing guidelines
 
-Contributions are welcome, and they are greatly appreciated! Every little bit helps, and credit will always be given.
+We welcome any kind of contribution to our software, from simple comment or question to a full fledged [pull request](https://help.github.com/articles/about-pull-requests/). Please read and follow our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
 ## Types of Contributions
 
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 2. If the pull request adds functionality, the documentation should be updated accordingly.
 3. The pull request should work for Python's currently supported versions and major operating systems.
 
+## Code Style Guide
+
+Please follow the coding standards and conventions outlined below when contributing to this project.
+
+1. **Use PEP 8 for Python code**: We follow the [PEP 8](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/) style guide for Python code. You can use tools like `black` to help enforce this.
+
+2. **Naming Conventions**:
+   * Function names: `snake_case`.
+   * Class names: `PascalCase`.
+   * Constants: `UPPER_CASE_WITH_UNDERSCORES`.
+
+3. **Docstrings**: All public methods, functions, and classes should have clear and complete docstrings. We use the [NumPy docstring style guide](https://numpydoc.readthedocs.io/en/latest/format.html) for consistency. Here is an example:
+
+    ```python
+    def my_function(param1: int, param2: str) -> None:
+        """
+        Brief summary of the function.
+
+        Parameters
+        ----------
+        param1 : int
+            Description of `param1`.
+        param2 : str
+            Description of `param2`.
+
+        Returns
+        -------
+        None
+        """
+        print(f"{param1}, {param2}")
+    ```
+
+4. **Type Annotations**: We use [PEP 484](https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0484/) type hints throughout the codebase. Please ensure that all functions and methods are properly annotated.
+
+5. **Testing**: Ensure that your code is covered by unit tests. We use `pytest` for testing. Add new tests for any added functionality.
+
+We appreciate your contributions and adherence to the style guide. This helps maintain the quality and readability of the codebase.
+
 ## Code of Conduct
 
 Please note that the `tsdf` project is released with a Code of Conduct. By contributing to this project, you agree to abide by its terms.

README.md

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+| **Build Status** | [![](https://img.shields.io/badge/python-3.10+-blue.svg)](https://www.python.org/downloads/) ![Python package](https://github.com/biomarkersparkinson/tsdf/workflows/Python%20package/badge.svg) |
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 | **License** |  [![GitHub license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/biomarkersParkinson/tsdf)](https://github.com/biomarkersparkinson/tsdf/blob/main/LICENSE) |
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