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+name: Request for Comments (RFC)
+about: Propose a significant change for community discussion
+title: '[RFC] '
+labels: 'rfc, discussion'
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
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+File: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfc.md
+Description: Issue template for Request for Comments proposals
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+Author: Moko Consulting Tech
+Version: 03.02.00
+
+Revision History:
+- 2026-01-04: Added MokoStandards compliant header with copyright, file info, and metadata
+- 2026-03-11: Version bump to 03.02.00 to match MokoStandards
+- 2024: Initial creation
+-->
+
+## RFC Summary
+One-paragraph summary of the proposal.
+
+## Motivation
+Why are we doing this? What use cases does it support? What is the expected outcome?
+
+## Detailed Design
+### Overview
+Provide a detailed explanation of the proposed change.
+
+### API Changes (if applicable)
+```php
+// Before
+function oldApi($param1) { }
+
+// After
+function newApi($param1, $param2) { }
+```
+
+### User Experience Changes
+Describe how users will interact with this change.
+
+### Implementation Approach
+High-level implementation strategy.
+
+## Drawbacks
+Why should we *not* do this?
+
+## Alternatives
+What other designs have been considered? What is the impact of not doing this?
+
+### Alternative 1
+- Description
+- Trade-offs
+
+### Alternative 2
+- Description
+- Trade-offs
+
+## Adoption Strategy
+How will existing users adopt this? Is this a breaking change?
+
+### Migration Guide
+```bash
+# Steps to migrate
+```
+
+### Deprecation Timeline
+- **Announcement**:
+- **Deprecation**:
+- **Removal**:
+
+## Unresolved Questions
+- Question 1
+- Question 2
+
+## Future Possibilities
+What future work does this enable?
+
+## Impact Assessment
+### Performance
+Expected performance impact.
+
+### Security
+Security considerations and implications.
+
+### Compatibility
+- **Backward Compatible**: [Yes / No]
+- **Breaking Changes**: [List]
+
+### Maintenance
+Long-term maintenance considerations.
+
+## Community Input
+### Stakeholders
+- [ ] Core team
+- [ ] Module developers
+- [ ] End users
+- [ ] Enterprise customers
+
+### Feedback Period
+**Duration**: [e.g., 2 weeks]
+**Deadline**: [date]
+
+## Implementation Timeline
+### Phase 1: Design
+- [ ] RFC discussion
+- [ ] Design finalization
+- [ ] Approval
+
+### Phase 2: Implementation
+- [ ] Core implementation
+- [ ] Tests
+- [ ] Documentation
+
+### Phase 3: Release
+- [ ] Beta release
+- [ ] Feedback collection
+- [ ] Stable release
+
+## Success Metrics
+How will we measure success?
+- Metric 1
+- Metric 2
+
+## References
+- Related RFCs:
+- External documentation:
+- Prior art:
+
+## Open Questions for Community
+1. Question 1?
+2. Question 2?
+
+---
+**Note**: This RFC is open for community discussion. Please provide feedback in the comments below.