Adding a Pull request template (#239)

* Adding a Pull request template

* Exclude .github from formatting check

* Applying PR feedback

.github/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ Contributions via pull requests are much appreciated. Before sending us a pull r
 1. You are working against the latest source on the *main* branch.
 2. You check existing open, and recently merged, pull requests to make sure someone else hasn't addressed the problem already.
 3. You open an issue to discuss any significant work - we would hate for your time to be wasted.
+4. The size of the PR is small. If the issue requires sizeable code change, you can go with the following:
+    * Break down the PR into independent components(that do not break the library functionality) and create separate PRs.
+    * Else, break down the changes into smaller commits and ensure you have a descriptive commit message.
+    * Provide a helpful description of the change.
 
 To send us a pull request, please:
 

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+<!--- Title -->
+
+Description
+-----------
+<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
+
+Checklist:
+----------
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
+<!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! -->
+<!--- Please refer to CONTRIBUTING.md for further guidelines -->
+- [ ] I have tested my changes. No regression in existing tests.
+- [ ] My code is formatted using Uncrustify.
+- [ ] I have read and applied the rules stated in CONTRIBUTING.md. 
+
+
+By submitting this pull request, I confirm that you can use, modify, copy, and redistribute this contribution, under the terms of your choice.

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -115,7 +115,9 @@ jobs:
         uses: FreeRTOS/CI-CD-Github-Actions/formatting@main
         with:
           path: ./
-          exclude-dirs: docs
+          exclude-dirs: |
+            docs
+            .github
 
   git-secrets:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest