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fix: #1445
- Add CI workflow to check for empty PRs
- Update PR template with reviewer guidelines
- Add zombie PR detection script
- Add documentation for rubber-stamping prevention

Prevents rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes by:
1. Automated CI checks that block zombie PRs
2. Clear reviewer guidelines in PR template
3. Detection script for existing zombie PRs
4. Comprehensive documentation

Addresses issue #1445: process: Prevent rubber-stamping of PRs with no changes
2026-04-14 23:36:34 -04:00

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## Description
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## Changes Made
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### Files Changed
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### Type of Change
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- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
- [ ] Documentation update
- [ ] Refactoring (no functional changes)
- [ ] Test updates
- [ ] CI/CD changes
## Testing
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### Test Instructions
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## Checklist
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- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
- [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules
## Reviewer Guidelines
<!-- IMPORTANT: Reviewers must follow these guidelines to prevent rubber-stamping -->
### ⚠️ Reviewers MUST verify:
1. **PR has actual changes** - Check that the PR contains additions, deletions, or modifications
2. **Changes match description** - Verify the changes match what's described in the PR
3. **Code quality** - Review code for bugs, security issues, performance problems
4. **Tests are adequate** - Ensure new code is properly tested
5. **Documentation is updated** - Check if documentation needs updates
### ❌ DO NOT approve if:
- PR has 0 additions, 0 deletions, and 0 files changed (zombie PR)
- Changes don't match the PR description
- Code has obvious bugs or security issues
- No tests for new functionality
- Documentation is missing or incorrect
### ✅ DO approve if:
- PR has meaningful changes that match the description
- Code is clean, well-tested, and documented
- Changes follow project conventions
- No obvious issues or risks
## Related Issues
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- Fixes #<!-- issue number -->
- Related to #<!-- issue number -->
## Additional Notes
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**By submitting this PR, I confirm that:**
1. I have actually reviewed the code changes
2. The changes are meaningful and not a zombie PR
3. I have tested the changes locally (if applicable)
4. I understand that rubber-stamping (approving PRs with no changes) is prohibited