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 ## Pull request recommendations:
 - [ ] Name your pull request _your-development-type/short-description_. Ex: _feature/read-tiff-files_
-- [ ] Link to any relevant issue in the PR description. Ex: _Resolves [gh-12], adds tiff file format support_
+- [ ] Link to any relevant issue in the PR description. Ex: _Resolves [gh-<number>], adds tiff file format support_
 - [ ] Provide relevant tests for your feature or bug fix.
 - [ ] Provide or update documentation for any feature added by your pull request.