“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 &ldquo;added feature 2,&rdquo; &ldquo;fixed the bug on the Main Navigation bar,&rdquo; or even &ldquo;foo&rdquo; 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>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</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> <p><a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/good-commit-vs-your-commit-how-to-write-a-perfect-git-commit-message-6e96ab6357fa"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>
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