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 ## Reporting Issues
 
+Before creating a new Issue, please check first if a similar Issue [already exists](https://github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql/issues?state=open) or was [recently closed](https://github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql/issues?page=1&state=closed).
+
 Please provide the following minimum information:
 * Your Go-MySQL-Driver version (or git SHA)
 * Your Go version (run `go version` in your console)
@@ -31,4 +33,8 @@ If it looks fine to you, comment with "LGTM" (Looks good to me).
 
 If changes are required, notice the reviewers with "PTAL" (Please take another look) after committing the fixes.
 
-Before merging the Pull Request, at least one [team member](https://github.com/go-sql-driver?tab=members) must have commented with "LGTM".
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+Before merging the Pull Request, at least one [team member](https://github.com/go-sql-driver?tab=members) must have commented with "LGTM".
+
+## Development Ideas
+
+If you are looking for ideas for code contributions, please check our [Development Ideas](https://github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql/wiki/Development-Ideas) Wiki page.