docs: Update community health files

* Update issue templates to issue forms
* Add language around GH discussions vs the forum
* Create a SUPPORT doc
* Add a couple badges to the README
* Update Code of Conduct

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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----
-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ""
-labels: "bug"
----
-
-### Environment
-
-Include the result of the following commands:
-  - `nginx -V`
-  - `uname -a`
-
-### Description
-
-Describe the bug in full detail including expected and actual behavior.
-Specify conditions that caused it. Provide the relevant part of nginx
-configuration and debug log.
-
-- [ ] The bug is reproducible with the latest version of nginx
-- [ ] The nginx configuration is minimized to the smallest possible
-to reproduce the issue and doesn't contain third-party modules
-
-#### nginx configuration
-
-```
-# Your nginx configuration here
-```
-or share the configuration in [gist](https://gist.github.com/).
-
-#### nginx debug log
-
-It is advised to enable
-[debug logging](http://nginx.org/en/docs/debugging_log.html).
-```
-# Your nginx debug log here
-```
-or share the debug log in [gist](https://gist.github.com/).

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

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+---
+name: 🐛 Bug report
+description: Create a report to help us improve
+labels: bug
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
+
+        Before you continue filling out this report, please take a moment to check that your bug has not been [already reported on GitHub][issue search], is reproducible with the latest version of nginx, and does not involve any third-party modules 🙌
+
+        Remember to redact any sensitive information such as authentication credentials and/or license keys!
+
+        **Note:** If you are seeking community support, please start a new topic in the [NGINX Community forum][forum]. If you wish to discuss the codebase, please start a new thread via [GitHub discussions][discussions].
+
+        [issue search]: https://github.com/nginx/nginx/search?q=is%3Aissue&type=issues
+        [discussions]: https://github.com/nginx/nginx/discussions
+        [forum]: https://community.nginx.org
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: overview
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug Overview
+      description: A clear and concise overview of the bug.
+      placeholder: When I do "X", "Y" happens instead of "Z".
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+      placeholder: When I do "X", I expect "Z" to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce the Bug
+      description: Detail the series of steps required to reproduce the bug.
+      placeholder: When I run "X" using [...], "X" fails with "Y" error message. If I check the terminal outputs and/or logs, I see the following info.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: configuration
+    attributes:
+      label: NGINX Configuration
+      description: Please provide your NGINX configuration. Minimize it to the smallest possible configuration that reproduces the issue.
+      value: |
+        ```
+        # Your NGINX configuration
+        ```
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: environment
+    attributes:
+      label: NGINX version and build configuration options
+      description: Please provide details about your NGINX build.
+      value: |
+        The output of `nginx -V`: [...]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: environment
+    attributes:
+      label: Environment where NGINX is being built and/or deployed
+      description: Please provide details about your environment.
+      value: |
+        - Target deployment platform: [e.g. AWS/GCP/local cluster/etc...]
+        - Target OS: [e.g. RHEL 9/Ubuntu 24.04/etc...]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: environment
+    attributes:
+      label: Architecture where NGINX is being built and/or deployed
+      description: Please provide details about your deployment environment.
+      value: |
+        The output of `uname -a`: [...]
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: logs
+    attributes:
+      label: NGINX Debug Log
+      description: Please provide your NGINX debug log. See this [doc](http://nginx.org/en/docs/debugging_log.html) for details on how to enable it.
+      value: |
+        ```
+        # Your NGINX debug log
+        ```
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any other context about the problem here.
+      placeholder: Feel free to add any other context/information/screenshots/etc... that you think might be relevant to this issue in here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+---
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: 💬 Talk to the NGINX community!
+    url: https://community.nginx.org
+    about: A community forum for NGINX users, developers, and contributors
+  - name: 📝 Code of Conduct
+    url: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct
+    about: NGINX follows the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and inclusive community
+  - name: 💼 For commercial & enterprise users
+    url: https://www.f5.com/products/nginx
+    about: F5 offers a wide range of NGINX products for commercial & enterprise users

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest a feature for nginx
-title: ""
-labels: "feature"
----
-
-### Describe the feature you'd like to add to nginx
-
-A clear and concise description of the feature.
-
-### Describe the problem this feature solves
-
-A clear and concise description of the problem.
-
-### Additional context
-
-Add any other context about the feature request here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

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+---
+name: ✨ Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project
+labels: enhancement
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to fill out this feature request!
+
+        Before you continue filling out this request, please take a moment to check that your feature has not been [already requested on GitHub][issue search] 🙌
+
+        **Note:** If you are seeking community support, please start a new topic in the [NGINX Community forum][forum]. If you wish to discuss the codebase, please start a new thread via [GitHub discussions][discussions].
+
+        [issue search]: https://github.com/nginx/nginx/search?q=is%3Aissue&type=issues
+        [discussions]: https://github.com/nginx/nginx/discussions
+        [forum]: https://community.nginx.org
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: overview
+    attributes:
+      label: Feature Overview
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the feature request is.
+      placeholder: I would like this project to be able to do "X".
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives Considered
+      description: Detail any potential alternative solutions/workarounds you've used or considered.
+      placeholder: I have done/might be able to do "X" in this project by doing "Y".
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any other context about the problem here.
+      placeholder: Feel free to add any other context/information/screenshots/etc... that you think might be relevant to this feature request here.

.github/pull_request_template.md

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 ### Proposed changes
 
-Describe the use case and detail of the change.
+Describe the use case and detail of the change. If this PR addresses an issue on GitHub, make sure to include a link to that issue using one of the [supported keywords](https://docs.github.com/en/github/managing-your-work-on-github/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue) in this PR's description or commit message.
 
-If this pull request addresses an issue on GitHub, make sure to reference that
+### Checklist
-issue using one of the
-[supported keywords](https://docs.github.com/en/github/managing-your-work-on-github/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue).
 
-Before creating a pull request, make sure to comply with the
+Before creating a PR, run through this checklist and mark each as complete:
-[Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/nginx/nginx/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
+- [ ] I have read the [contributing guidelines](/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+- [ ] I have checked that NGINX compiles and runs after adding my changes.

README.md

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   <img alt="NGINX Banner">
 </picture>
 
+[![Project Status: Active – The project has reached a stable, usable state and is being actively developed.](https://www.repostatus.org/badges/latest/active.svg)](https://www.repostatus.org/#active)
+[![Community Forum](https://img.shields.io/badge/community-forum-009639?logo=discourse&link=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.nginx.org)](https://community.nginx.org)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-BSD%202--Clause-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/license/bsd-2-clause)
+[![Contributor Covenant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributor%20Covenant-2.1-4baaaa.svg)](/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+
 NGINX (pronounced "engine x" or "en-jin-eks") is the world's most popular Web Server, high performance Load Balancer, Reverse Proxy, API Gateway and Content Cache.
 
 NGINX is free and open source software, distributed under the terms of a simplified [2-clause BSD-like license](LICENSE).

SUPPORT.md

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+# Support
+
+## Ask a Question
+
+We use GitHub issues for tracking bugs and feature requests related to this project.
+
+Don't know how something in the codebase works? Curious if NGINX is capable of achieving your desired functionality? Want to discuss the implementation of an existing or in development feature? Start a GitHub discussion!
+
+## NGINX Specific Questions and/or Issues
+
+This isn't the right place to get support for NGINX and/or NGINX troubleshooting questions, but the following resources are available below. Thanks for your understanding!
+
+### Community Forum
+
+We have a community [forum](https://community.nginx.org/)! If you have any questions and/or issues, try checking out the [`Troubleshooting`](https://community.nginx.org/c/troubleshooting/8) and [`How do I...?`](https://community.nginx.org/c/how-do-i/9) categories. Both fellow community members and NGINXers might be able to help you! :)
+
+### Documentation
+
+For a comprehensive list of all NGINX directives, check out <https://nginx.org>.
+
+For a comprehensive list of administration and deployment guides for all NGINX products, check out <https://docs.nginx.com>.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Please see the [contributing guide](/CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines on how to best contribute to this project.
+
+## Commercial Support
+
+Commercial support for this project is available. Please get in touch with [F5 sales](https://www.f5.com/products/get-f5/) or check your contract details for more information!
+
+## Community Support
+
+Community support is offered on a best effort basis through any of our active communities.