git commit messages

setup-git.txt

1. create .gitmessage in template in home directory
2. git config --global commit.template ~/.gitmessage
3. set vscode as core editor: git config --global core.editor "code --wait"

# Title: Summary, imperative, start upper case, don't end with a period

# No more than 50 chars. #### 50 chars is here:

# Remember blank line between title and body.

# Body: Explain _what_ and _why_ (not _how_). Include task ID (Jira issue).

# Wrap at 72 chars. ################################## which is here:

# At the end: Include Co-authored-by for all contributors.

# Include at least one empty line before it. Format:

# Co-authored-by: name <[email protected]>

#

# How to Write Conventional Git Commit Message:

# <type>[optional scope]: <description>

# [optional body]

# [optional footer(s)]

#

# 1. Separate subject from body with a blank line

# 2. Limit the subject line to 50 characters

# 3. Do not capitalize the subject line

# 4. Do not end the subject line with a period

# 5. Use the imperative mood in the subject line

# 6. Wrap the body at 72 characters

# 7. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how