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 ## Checklist before requesting a review
 
-- [ ] I have formatted the subject to include ticket number as `[#123] Verb in past tense with dot at the end.`
-- [ ] I have added a link to the issue tracker
-- [ ] I have provided information in `Changed` section about WHY something was done if this was not a normal implementation
-- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
-- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
-- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
-- [ ] I have run new and existing relevant tests locally with my changes, and they passed
-- [ ] I have provided screenshots, where applicable
+- [ ] Subject includes ticket number as `[#123] Verb in past tense.`
+- [ ] Ticket number `#123` added to description
+- [ ] Added context in `Changed` section
+- [ ] Self-reviewed code and commented in commented complex areas.
+- [ ] Added tests for fix/feature.
+- [ ] Relevant tests run and passed locally.
 
 ## Changed