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+---
+name: breakingchange
+about: Template for breaking change requests
+---
+
+<TODO: provide a short introductory paragraph>
+
+*Change summary* 
+<TODO: summarize what the intended/expected change in behavior is.>
+
+*Justification*
+<TODO: summarize the justification/rationale for making the change.>
+
+*Impact*
+<TODO: summarize the expected impact of this change.
+
+*Migration*
+<TODO: provide clear steps for migrating existing code past the change.>