Issue and PR template updates, adding Black and isort, and removing broken _get_commit_hash() implementation

.github/CODING.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ To ensure smooth development, reduce frustration, and minimize conflicts, we kin
 contributions must adhere to these guidelines.
 
 Think there's a better approach? We encourage challenges and discussions to continuously enhance and 
-refine our approach. You're welcome to present your ideas and rationale on our [ideas forum](https://github.com/qoherent/michael/discussions/categories/ideas).
+refine our approach. You're welcome to present your ideas and rationale on our [ideas forum](https://github.com/qoherent/ria/discussions/categories/ideas).
 
 ### General guidelines
 
@@ -32,9 +32,15 @@ automatically integrated into the RIA CLI.
 
 ### Python-specific guidelines
 
-We use [Flake8](https://flake8.pycqa.org/en/latest/) for code linting and style enforcement. All Python code must 
-be formatted in accordance with the Flake8 configuration settings defined in the [tox.ini](../tox.ini) file 
-in the root of the project.
+We utilize [Black](https://black.readthedocs.io/en/stable/) for automated code formatting, with configuration 
+settings defined in `pyproject.toml`. Please ensure that all code contributions are auto-formatted with Black, 
+this is important to ensure consistent and reliably formatted code.
+
+We rely on [isort](https://pycqa.github.io/isort/index.html) for import sorting, with configuration settings defined 
+in `pyproject.toml`. Please use isort to automatically organize your import statements.
+
+We use [Flake8](https://flake8.pycqa.org/en/latest/) for code linting and style. All Python code must be formatted in accordance with the Flake8 
+configuration settings defined in [tox.ini](../tox.ini).
 
 To ensure a consistent development environment, this project uses [Poetry](https://python-poetry.org/) for dependency management. 
 [Start here](https://python-poetry.org/docs/basic-usage/) for information on basic Poetry usage. Please refrain from making unnecessary updates to the 
@@ -195,8 +201,10 @@ poetry run pytest
 ```
 
 
-4. Confirm your changes are formatted in accordance with our Flake8 style configuration:
+4. Confirm your changes are formatted in accordance with our Black, isort, and Flake8 style configurations:
 ```commandline
+black .
+isort .
 flake8 .
 ```
 

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md

@@ -6,24 +6,20 @@ labels: bug 🐞, needs triage 📥
 assignees: ''
 
 ---
+<!-- Thank you for submitting a bug report. We value your feedback. Before proceeding with a new issue, 
+please take a moment to review the issue tracker for any existing reports related to the same bug.
 
-Thank you for submitting a bug report. We value your feedback. Before proceeding with a new issue, please take a 
-moment to review the issue tracker for any existing reports related to the same bug.
-
-Many user applications of RIA Core require interfacing with external radio hardware. Prior to submitting a 
-bug report, please confirm that the issue you're experiencing is attributable to RIA Core, rather than your 
-hardware/driver configuration. If you are unsure, feel free to ask in our [support forum](https://github.com/qoherent/michael/discussions/categories/support).
+Many user applications of RIA Core require interfacing with external radio hardware. Prior to submitting 
+a bug report, please confirm that the issue you're experiencing is attributable to RIA Core, rather than 
+your hardware/driver configuration. If you are unsure, feel free to ask in our 
+[support forum](https://github.com/qoherent/ria/discussions/categories/support). -->
 
 **Description:**
 [A clear and concise description of the issue.]
 
 
 **Project Area:**
-Which aspect of RIA Core are you experiencing issues with?
-- [ ] An importable module (e.g., using `from ria import curate` in your Python project) 
-- [ ] A project script (e.g., executing `ria curate` from the command line)
-- [ ] Project documentation or tutorials, including code snippets and graphics
-- [ ] CI or DevOps, including our Pytest test suite
+[Which aspect of RIA Core are you experiencing issues with?]
 
 
 **Steps to Reproduce:**
@@ -48,15 +44,14 @@ Which aspect of RIA Core are you experiencing issues with?
 
 
 **Radio Hardware and Driver Information:**
-[Please provide any relevant information about your radio hardware and driver 
-configurations, including the manufacturer and model number or your radio, as well as 
-driver version details.]
+[Please provide any relevant information about your radio hardware and driver configurations, including the 
+manufacturer and model number or your radio, as well as driver version details.]
 
 
 **Additional context:**
 [Any additional details or context about the issue.]
 
 
-Once your bug report has been submitted, it will be triaged by an authorized Qoherent team member. 
-Please wait for the issue to be triaged before starting development. This is to ensure your efforts 
-are focused effectively. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
+<!-- Once your bug report has been submitted, it will be triaged by an authorized Qoherent team member. Please wait 
+for the issue to be triaged before starting development. This is to ensure your efforts are focused effectively. 
+Thank you for your patience and understanding. -->

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md

@@ -7,40 +7,35 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-Thank you for submitting a feature request. We value your feedback. Before proceeding with a new issue, please 
-take a moment to review the issue tracker for any existing requests related to the same feature.
+<!-- Thank you for submitting a feature request. We value your feedback. Before proceeding with a new issue, 
+please take a moment to review the issue tracker for any existing requests related to the same feature.
 
 Please be aware that RIA Core serves as the open-source core of a broader software engineering initiative. 
-The feature you're requesting might already be available within [RIA Hub](https://riahub.ai/) or through an 
-alternative Qoherent solution. In such cases, we will, during our triaging process, provide any relevant 
-information in the issue comments and label the request with `wont fix ❌`.
+The feature you're requesting might already be available within [RIA Hub](https://riahub.ai/) or through 
+an alternative Qoherent solution. In such cases, during our triaging process, we will provide any relevant 
+information in the issue comments and label the request with `wont fix ❌`. -->
 
 **Description:**
 [A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see implemented.]
 
 
 **Project Area:**
-To which aspect of RIA Core does this request pertain?
-- [ ] The enhancement or addition of an importable module (i.e., using `import ria` in your Python project) 
-- [ ] The enhancement or addition or a project script (i.e., executing `ria curate` from the command line)
-- [ ] Our radio interface tools, such as requesting support for a new radio
-- [ ] Project documentation or tutorials, including new or improved code snippets and graphics
-- [ ] CI and DevOps, such as new or improved unit tests or GitHub workflows
+[To which aspect of RIA Core does this request pertain?]
 
 
 **Is your feature request related to a problem you're having? If so, please describe:**
 [A clear and concise description of the problem you're experiencing. E.g., I'm always frustrated when ...]
 
 
-**Is your feature request related to a specific project or research initiative in which you're currently involved? 
+**Is your feature request related to a specific project or research initiative in which you're currently involved?
 If so, please describe:**
 [A clear and concise description of how your feature request relates to any specific projects or research 
 initiatives in which you are currently involved.]
 
 
 **Please share any ideas or suggestions you have for potential solutions:**
-[A clear and concise description of any ideas or suggestions you have for potential solutions. 
-Please include any relevant screenshots or design mockups.]
+[A clear and concise description of any ideas or suggestions you have for potential solutions. Please include any 
+relevant screenshots or design mockups.]
 
 
 **Describe alternatives you've considered:**
@@ -51,6 +46,6 @@ Please include any relevant screenshots or design mockups.]
 [Any additional details or context about the requested feature.]
 
 
-Once your feature request has been submitted, it will be triaged by an authorized Qoherent team member. 
-Please wait for the issue to be triaged before starting development. This is to ensure your efforts are 
-focused effectively. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
+<!-- Once your bug report has been submitted, it will be triaged by an authorized Qoherent team member. Please wait 
+for the issue to be triaged before starting development. This is to ensure your efforts are focused effectively. 
+Thank you for your patience and understanding. -->

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 **Description:**
-[Provide a clear and concise description of the changes and their purpose. Please include any relevant screenshots or
-design notes.]
+[Provide a clear and concise description of the changes and their purpose. Please include any relevant 
+screenshots or design notes.]
 
 
 **Related Issues:**
 [Please reference any issues being addressed by this pull request, as well as any related issues.]
 
 
 **Outstanding Sub-Issues:**
-[If there are any outstanding sub-issues or parts of the addressed issues that have not yet been wholly addressed by
-this pull request, please describe them here.]
+[If there are any outstanding sub-issues or parts of the addressed issues that have not yet been wholly addressed 
+by this pull request, please describe them here.]
 
 
 **Tips for the Reviewer:**
@@ -31,12 +31,12 @@ or whose authorship we cannot verify, may not be accepted.
 - [ ] I have included unit tests for my code contributions, and all tests are passing.
 - [ ] The docstrings are complete, include doctests demonstrating usage, and are properly formatted. 
 I have verified that any updates to the project documentation are complete and look okay.
-- [ ] I have confirmed all my code contributions are formatted in accordance with the project's Flake8 style 
-configuration.
+- [ ] I have confirmed all my code contributions are formatted in accordance with the project's Flake8, Black, 
+and isort style configurations.
 - [ ] No unnecessary changes have been made to the Poetry lock file, but `pyproject.toml` and the Poetry lock file 
 have been updated to reflect any dependency changes.
 - [ ] I acknowledge that upon the submission of this pull request, Qoherent will assume the copyright for this 
 contribution.
 
-A heartfelt thank you from everyone at Qoherent and the broader radio community for taking the time to contribute to 
-RIA Core. 🙏💖
+<!-- A heartfelt thank you from everyone at Qoherent and the broader radio community for taking the time to 
+contribute to RIA Core. 🙏💖 -->

docs/source/conf.py

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 import os
 import sys
+
 sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(os.path.join('..', '..')))
 
 # -- Project information -----------------------------------------------------