fix/feat: dev branch sync — parser fixes, optimizations & repo templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report something that isn't working as expected
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+- **NxScript version:** ?.?.?
+- **Haxe version:** ?.?.?
+- **Branch:** Haxelib release / GitHub (main) / GitHub (dev) / Other: `<specify>`
+- **Using DCE:** Yes / No / Not sure
+- **Affected targets:**
+
+---
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I tried reproducing this issue using the NxScript parser
+- [ ] This issue is parser-specific (skip the above)
+
+---
+
+## What is this related to?
+
+- [ ] Parsers
+- [ ] Compiler
+- [ ] Runtime (VM / bytecode execution)
+- [ ] Interpreter
+- [ ] Performance
+- [ ] I'm not sure yet
+
+---
+
+## Code snippet reproducing the issue
+
+```haxe
+// insert your NxScript code here
+```
+
+---
+
+## Observed behavior
+
+---
+
+## Expected behavior
+
+---
+
+## Logs / Console output / Screenshots
+
+> Prefer text logs over screenshots. Use code blocks for console output. Attach a file if the output is too large.
+
+```txt
+<output here>
+```
+
+---
+
+## Additional information _(optional)_
+
+> Anything that may not be directly related to NxScript: shadowclasses, specific targets, macros, external libraries, unusual setup, etc.
+
+```txt
+<additional information>
+```
+
+---
+
+## NxScript implementation details _(optional)_
+
+> Only if your setup is unusual.
+
+```haxe
+// optional code
+```

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or improvement for NxScript
+title: "[FEATURE] "
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+- **NxScript version:** ?.?.?
+- **Branch:** Haxelib release / GitHub (main) / GitHub (dev) / Other: `<specify>`
+
+---
+
+## What problem does this solve?
+
+> Describe the problem or limitation you're running into. What are you trying to do that you can't right now?
+
+---
+
+## Proposed solution
+
+> Describe the feature you'd like. Be as specific as you can.
+
+---
+
+## Alternatives considered _(optional)_
+
+> Have you tried any workarounds? Are there other ways this could be solved?
+
+---
+
+## Example usage _(optional)_
+
+> Show how this feature would look in practice.
+
+```haxe
+// example code
+```
+
+---
+
+## Additional context _(optional)_
+
+> Anything else that might be relevant: related issues, links, prior art in other scripting languages, etc.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfc.md

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+---
+name: RFC (Request for Comments)
+about: Propose a significant change or new design to NxScript
+title: "[RFC] "
+labels: rfc
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+> **RFCs are for significant changes** — new language features, breaking changes, architecture decisions. For small improvements, use a Feature Request instead.
+
+---
+
+- **NxScript version this targets:** ?.?.?
+- **Breaking change:** Yes / No / Maybe
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+> One or two sentences describing the proposal.
+
+---
+
+## Motivation
+
+> Why is this change needed? What problem does it solve? Who benefits and how?
+
+---
+
+## Detailed design
+
+> Explain the proposal in enough detail that someone could implement it. Include:
+> - How it works
+> - API / syntax changes (if any)
+> - How it interacts with existing features
+
+```haxe
+// example of proposed behavior
+```
+
+---
+
+## Drawbacks
+
+> What are the downsides or risks of this proposal? What does it make harder?
+
+---
+
+## Alternatives considered
+
+> What other approaches were considered and why were they rejected?
+
+---
+
+## Unresolved questions
+
+> What parts of the design are still uncertain or need feedback from the community?
+
+---
+
+## Additional context _(optional)_
+
+> Links, prior art, related issues, benchmarks, etc.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md

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+---
+name: Support / Question
+about: Ask a question or get help with NxScript
+title: "[SUPPORT] "
+labels: question
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+> **Heads up:** For quick questions, consider asking in our [Haxe Thread on Discord](https://discord.gg/pWxqJrfXNW) first — you'll likely get a faster answer there.
+
+---
+
+- **NxScript version:** ?.?.?
+- **Haxe version:** ?.?.?
+- **Branch:** Haxelib release / GitHub (main) / GitHub (dev) / Other: `<specify>`
+
+---
+
+## What are you trying to do?
+
+---
+
+## What have you tried so far?
+
+---
+
+## Relevant code _(optional)_
+
+```haxe
+// insert your NxScript code here
+```
+
+---
+
+## Logs / Console output _(optional)_
+
+```txt
+<output here>
+```
+
+---
+
+## Additional context _(optional)_

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## What does this PR do?
+
+> Brief description of the change.
+
+Closes #<!-- issue number, if applicable -->
+
+---
+
+## Type of change
+
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] New feature
+- [ ] Breaking change
+- [ ] Refactor / cleanup
+- [ ] Documentation
+- [ ] Other: `<specify>`
+
+---
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] My code follows the project's style guidelines
+- [ ] I've tested this on at least one target
+- [ ] I've added or updated tests where relevant
+- [ ] I've updated documentation where relevant
+- [ ] This PR is ready for review (remove if draft)
+
+---
+
+## How to test
+
+> Steps to verify this works as expected.
+
+```haxe
+// example or repro case
+```
+
+---
+
+## Additional notes _(optional)_
+
+> Anything reviewers should know: tradeoffs made, things intentionally left out, follow-up work, etc.

.github/workflows/ci.yml

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       - name: Install nxscript from local source
         run: haxelib dev nxscript src/
 
-      - name: Run main test suite
+      - name: Run basic tests
         working-directory: test/tests
-        run: haxe test_suite.hxml
+        run: haxe config/basic.hxml
 
-      - name: Run static + preprocessor tests
+      - name: Run classes tests
         working-directory: test/tests
-        run: haxe static_preprocessor.hxml
+        run: haxe config/classes.hxml
+
+      - name: Run methods tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/methods.hxml
+
+      - name: Run switch/case tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/switchcases.hxml
+
+      - name: Run bugfix regression tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/bugfix.hxml
+
+      - name: Run import tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/imports.hxml
+
+      - name: Run error format tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/errors.hxml
+
+      # - name: Run Haxe parser tests
+      #   working-directory: test/tests
+      #   run: haxe config/haxeparser.hxml
+
+      - name: Run bridge/using tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/bridge_using.hxml
+
+      - name: Run static/preprocessor tests
+        working-directory: test/tests
+        run: haxe config/static_preprocessor.hxml

.gitignore

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 !bin/cppSwitch_scriptbench/
 !bin/cppSwitch_scriptbench/wrapper_src
 !bin/cppSwitch_scriptbench/wrapper_src/**
+/test/bench/cpp
+image.png