A template to help you write better commits

.git_commit_template

######## Subject Line (50 characters) ############
# - Use the imperative mood (imagine the words "This will")
# - Capitalize the first letter
# - Limit to 50 characters
# - Do not end the subject line with a period


######## The Body (72 characters per line) #############################
# - Add line breaks so each line is a maximum of 72 characters
# - Explain the thinking behind the commit
# - Do not use Markdown


######## Issue or Ticket Reference ########
# - The last line should reference the issue or ticket

Add this template to your git config:

• Create a plain text file (I use ~/.git/.commit_template) and copy over the template
• Add the template to your git config git config --global commit.template /path/to/.commit_template