Claiming an Issue

Hi, I'd like to work on this issue. 
 
I've read the requirements and believe I understand the scope.
I should have a PR ready within [timeframe].
 
Please assign this to me if it's available.

Hi, I'd like to take on this issue.
 
**My understanding:**
The goal is to [describe what needs to be done].
 
**My approach:**
I'm planning to:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
 
**Timeline:**
I can have a draft PR within [X days] and a complete
PR within [Y days].
 
**Questions (if any):**
- [Any clarifying questions]
 
Could I be assigned to this?

Hi! I'm new to open source and this project looks great.
 
I'd like to work on this issue as my first contribution. 
I've:
- ✅ Set up my local environment
- ✅ Read CONTRIBUTING.md
- ✅ Understand the codebase basics
 
Is this issue available for a beginner? Happy to ask 
questions if I get stuck.

I can take this. Will have a PR up by [date].

Hey, back for another contribution!
 
I'd like to work on this. My approach would be to 
[brief description]. Should have a draft by [date].

Your estimate: 3 days
What you say: 5-7 days

Your estimate: 1 week
What you say: 2 weeks

Why: Life happens. Under-promise, over-deliver.

"I'll do this when I'm free next month"
# Don't - claim when ready to start

"I have no idea what this means but I'll figure it out"
# Don't - ask questions first

"I have 3 other PRs open but I'll add this too"
# Don't - finish what you started

"I'll claim this and maybe get to it someday"
# Don't - this blocks others

"I've never used this language but how hard can it be?"
# Don't - you'll likely give up

Update on this issue:
 
**Progress:**
- ✅ Set up environment
- ✅ Located relevant code
- 🔄 Implementing solution (50% done)
- ⬜ Writing tests
- ⬜ Updating docs
 
**ETA for PR:** 2-3 more days
 
**Blockers (if any):**
None currently.

Update: I'm stuck on [specific problem].
 
I've tried:
- [Approach 1]
- [Approach 2]
 
Could someone point me in the right direction?
If I can't figure it out by [date], I'm happy to 
unassign myself so someone else can try.

Hi, unfortunately I need to step away from this issue 
due to [reason - optional].
 
**Progress so far:**
- [What you did]
- [What's left]
 
**My partial work:** [link to branch if applicable]
 
Feel free to unassign me. Happy to hand off notes 
to the next person.

Saw @username already claimed this. I'll find another 
issue. Good luck with it!

@maintainer, both @other and I are interested in this. 
Who would you like to take it?

Hey @other, I've already started work on this. Check 
out my branch at [link]. Would be happy to have you 
review when I submit the PR!

Oh, I was also working on this! I had claimed it on [date].
 
I'm at [X%] complete with [link to branch].
 
@maintainer, happy to defer if @other's solution is ready, 
or I can finish mine - whichever is easier for the project.

Hi, I'd like to work on this.
 
I understand the scope and have [X hours/days] to dedicate.
Will have a PR ready within [timeframe].
 
[Brief approach if relevant]

Quick update:
- Done: [list]
- In progress: [list]  
- Next: [list]
- ETA: [date]

Need to step away from this. Here's what I've done so far: 
[summary]. Branch: [link]. Please unassign me.