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2. Commit message conventions
Writing clear, consistent commit messages that document intent and changes.
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Commit message conventions
A consistent format for writing commit messages so others (and future you) understand what changed and why.
"I want to know what changed and why in one glance — not guess from code diff noise."
A short, agreed-upon structure for commit messages (type, scope, short summary, optional body and footer) that documents intent, scope, and impact of a change.
"I want to know what changed and why in one glance — not guess from code diff noise."
A short, agreed-upon structure for commit messages (type, scope, short summary, optional body and footer) that documents intent, scope, and impact of a change.