Merge pull request kubernetes#4 from sdake/master

This improves the experimental feature template

Author: linsun

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/experimental_feature.md

@@ -1,31 +1,64 @@
 ---
 name: Experimental Feature Requirements
-about: Requirements for experimental features
+about: Requirements for an experimental feature
 ---
 
-# Experimental Feature Requirements
+[//]: # (The syntax preceeding this line is a comment marker used to help guide the issue author with submission of an issue)
+[//]: # (to github. Unlike HTML comments commonly used throughout istio.io documentation, this comment will not be rendered)
+[//]: # (by github. Comments must be separated by carriage return preceding and concluding the text and be a single line.)
 
-This page lists the requirements for experimental features. Experimental features allow Istio work groups to collect more information
-on potential new functionality. This template should be completed before users try out any new experimental features. Please check off and 
-document the steps as they are completed.
+[//]: # (This page lists the requirements for an experimental feature. Completion of this template enables Istio work groups)
+[//]: # (to collect information on potential new functionality. This template should be completed before users are exposed to)
+[//]: # (any new experimental feature. Please complete this template during development.)
 
-**Feature Name:** 
+[//]: # (The feature implementation section must be completed before submission of the issue.)
 
---- 
+# Feature:
 
-### Requirements: 
+[//]: # (All information in this section is mandatory for new issue submission.)
 
-- [ ] Feature is reviewed in a work group meeting
-- [ ] RFC has been written
-- [ ] Feature is disabled by default
-- [ ] No impact on performance when the feature is disabled.
-- [ ] Steps for enabling the feature have been documented. This may include
-	instructions for building, running an `istioctl experimental command`, or
-	using the preview profile. 
+**Feature name:**
+
+[//]: # (The name of the feature, e.g. Multiple control planes)
+
+**Primary lead(s):**
+
+[//]: # (The primary lead or leads responsible for the feature. These individuals serve as a point of contact for the feature.)
+
+**Short description:**
+
+[//]: # (A short description of the feature. One or two sentences maximum.)
+
+# Requirements:
+
+[//]: # (All information in this section is mandatory for promotion. Please edit the issue to modify the links in this)
+[//]: # (section.)
+
+- [ ] [User stories](insert_your_link_here) reviewed in a work group meeting.
 
-> Link to instructions 
+[//]: # (User stories are a way to communicate user value. User stories follow the style)
+[//]: # (as a [type of user], I want [an action] so that [a benefit/a value]. Istio currently has no user)
+[//]: # (story template. Maybe you can make one?)
 
-- [ ] Plan exists for getting feedback. This may include user feedback meetings,
-	discuss.istio.io conversations, GitHub issues, or mailing lists. 
+[//]: # (User stories must be presented in a work group meeting. They need no approval and are later integrated)
+[//]: # (into the RFCs, which do need approval for alpha. You may find value to negotiate within the work group where the)
+[//]: # (user stories are presented to help clarify the user stories.)
 
-> Plan for feedback
+- [ ] [RFC Authored] - [create an RFC using template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewJoCcw5-04crH-M0xw4zFxz1cfwVCPnNyW4K3m4Yyc/template/preview).
+
+[//]: # (An RFC is mandatory to graduate to experimental. The RFC does not have to be reviewed in a work group)
+[//]: # (meeting to graduate to experimental.)
+
+- [ ] [Documentation](insert_your_link_here) for enabling and using the feature.
+
+[//]: # (The documentation instructions may exist on the developer wiki or the team drive. They may include instructions)
+[//]: # (for building running a `istioctl experimental command`, or using the preview profile,)
+[//]: # (or any other relevant information.)
+
+- [ ] [Feedback plan](insert_your_link_here).
+
+[//]: # (This may include user feedback meetings, discuss.istio.io conversations, GitHub issues, or mailing lists.)
+
+- [ ] Disabled by default.
+
+- [ ] No impact on performance when the feature is disabled.