Awesome — we’ll cover the .github/ folder from a reader’s POV: what it is, how it changes what you see on GitHub, and how to quickly make sense of it in any repo.
What the .github/ folder is • Purpose: holds GitHub-specific config (templates, automation, repo metadata). It doesn’t ship in packages or affect runtime code. • Scope: affects issues, PRs, Discussions, security disclosures, CI (GitHub Actions), and repo presentation.
How it changes your experience • Issues/PRs: you’ll see structured forms or prefilled text when opening issues/PRs. • Automation: PRs may auto-label, auto-assign reviewers, run checks/tests, or block merges. • Docs & policies: contribution rules, code of conduct, and security reporting paths show up in dedicated UI entries.