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proper git commit practice
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How to format and define git commits

Rules of thumb

  • Capitalized
  • 50 chars or less summary
  • if detailed explanation neccessary - wrap body @ 72 chars
  • Use imperative mood in subject line
  • Blank line seperating subject and body. Do not end subject line with period
  • Bullet points are ok using hyphen or asterisk
  • Use body to describe "what and why" verus "how"
  • embrace the command line
  • read "Pro Git"

Good examples

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