Created issue templates and pull request template

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md

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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: "[BUG]"
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the Bug**
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected Behavior**
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots and Logs**
+
+If applicable, add screenshots and logs to help explain your problem.
+
+**Product Deployment** 
+
+Please complete the following information:
+ - Deployment format: [e.g. software, container]
+ - Version [e.g. 8.0.0]
+
+**Desktop**
+
+Please complete the following information:
+ - OS: [e.g. iOS]
+ - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+
+**Additional Context**
+
+Add any other context about the problem here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+
+# Update url below as needed. 
+contact_links:
+  - name: GitHub Discussions
+    url: https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/discussions
+    about: Join in-depth discussions or ask questions

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem or specific use case? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of the problem or use case. 
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Product deployment**
+Please complete the following information:
+ - Deployment format: [e.g. software, container]
+ - Version [e.g. 8.0.0]
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/pull_request_template.md

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+## Describe your changes
+
+<!--- Please describe your changes in detail. Include the motivation for the changes, e.g. what problem it solves or if it fixes a bug. -->
+
+## How has this been tested?
+
+<!--- If relevant, please describe any tests you ran to verify your changes. -->
+
+## Checklist before requesting a review
+<!--- To check or uncheck a box, switch between "[x]" and "[ ]" below. -->
+
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
+- [ ] I have kept the patch limited to only change the parts related to the patch
+- [ ] This change requires a documentation update
+
+See also [Contributing Guidelines](../../CONTRIBUTING.md).

CONTRIBUTING.md

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 > **_NOTE:_**  If the issue is a __potential security problem__, please contact us
 before posting anything public. See [Security Policy](SECURITY.md).
 
-If a related discussion or issue doesn't exist, and the issue is not security related, you can [open a new issue](https://github.com/bcgit/bc-java/issues/new). An issue can be converted into a discussion if regarded as one.
+If a related discussion or issue doesn't exist, and the issue is not security-related, you can [open a new issue](../../issues/new/choose). An issue can be converted into a discussion if regarded as one.
 
 ### Contribute to the code