Git Commit Messages
- Messages answers the following sentence:
Apply this commit to _______________
- Use the present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature")
- Use the imperative mood ("Move cursor to..." not "Moves cursor to...")
- Limit the first line to 72 characters or less
- Reference issues and pull requests liberally
- When only changing documentation, include
[ci skip]in the commit description - Consider starting the commit message with an applicable emoji:
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:sparkles:adding something new - 💄
:lipstick:when improving the format/structure of the code - 🐎
:racehorse:when improving performance - 🚱
:non-potable_water: when plugging memory leaks - 📝
:memo:when writing docs - 🐛
:bug:when fixing a bug - 🔥
:fire:when removing code or files - 💚
:green_heart:when fixing the CI build - ✅
:white_check_mark:when adding tests - 🔒
:lock:when dealing with security - ⬆️
:arrow_up:when upgrading dependencies - ⬇️
:arrow_down:when downgrading dependencies - 👕
:shirt:when removing linter warnings
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