“Good Commit” vs “Your Commit”: How to Write a Perfect Git Commit Message
<p>Years ago, I never realized there were specific rules for writing commit messages until my curiosity got the best of me. I used to think that straightforward messages like “added feature 2,” “fixed the bug on the Main Navigation bar,” or even “foo” were sufficient. The conviction that commit messages went largely unread proved mistaken. In reality, well-crafted commit messages are indispensable, ensuring that our future selves benefit from our diligence and thoughtfulness.</p>
<p><strong><em>Contents:</em></strong> <a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/good-commit-vs-your-commit-how-to-write-a-perfect-git-commit-message-6e96ab6357fa#5348" rel="noopener ugc nofollow"><em>Why you should care</em></a><em> | </em><a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/good-commit-vs-your-commit-how-to-write-a-perfect-git-commit-message-6e96ab6357fa#d046" rel="noopener ugc nofollow"><em>Common Mistakes</em></a><em> | </em><a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/good-commit-vs-your-commit-how-to-write-a-perfect-git-commit-message-6e96ab6357fa#a561" rel="noopener ugc nofollow"><em>The 7 Rules</em></a><em> | </em><a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/good-commit-vs-your-commit-how-to-write-a-perfect-git-commit-message-6e96ab6357fa#04b2" rel="noopener ugc nofollow"><em>Case Study</em></a><em> | </em><a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/good-commit-vs-your-commit-how-to-write-a-perfect-git-commit-message-6e96ab6357fa#946f" rel="noopener ugc nofollow"><em>Tips</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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