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 ## Tips for bug reports
 
+* Always completely fill out the issue template that is automatically inserted
+  on issue creation.
 * You can obtain much better error messages with `ranger --debug`, please post
-  those in bug reports rather than the usual, single-line error message.
-* Please mention the version of ranger and Python
-* If possible, Please give step-by-step instructions to reproduce the bug.
-* Send security-relevant bugs PGP-encrypted to hut@hut.pm, see `HACKING.md`
+  those in bug reports rather than the usual, single-line error message. Also
+  check the log by using the default map `W` or by running the command `display_log`.
+* Send security-relevant bugs PGP-encrypted to hut@hut.pm, see `HACKING.md`.
 
 ## Tips on patching
 
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@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ Guidelines for Code Modification
 Coding Style
 ------------
 
-* Use syntax compatible to both Python 2.6+ and 3.1+.
+* Use syntax compatible with Python `2.6+` and `3.1+`.
 * Use docstrings with `pydoc` in mind
-* Follow the style guide for python code: https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/
-* Test the code with `doctest` where it makes sense
+* Follow the PEP8 style guide: https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/
+* Always run `make test` before submitting a new PR. `pylint` and `flake8` needs to be installed.
 * When breaking backward compatibility with old configuration files or plugins,
   please include a temporary workaround code that provides a compatibility
   layer and mark it with a comment that includes the word `COMPAT`.  For
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