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A template for a reasonable git commit.
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.gitmessage
Replace this line with imperative summary
An awesome description describing WHY over HOW/WHAT
# [Ticket #12]
#-----------------------------------------------@----------------------#
#
# 1. Summary should be under 50 characters. @-symbol above is a marker
# for that.
#
# 2. Description of commit should explain WHY a change was made and
# lines should be wrapped to 72 characters; marked by the #-symbol.
#
# 3. Optionally, reference a ticket number. If needed, uncomment and
# go to town.
#
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