Great writing is key as with anything you write, you should think about who is going to read it. Improving your natural language and writing skills is essential for a healthy career in software development. Don't assume reviewers understand the original problem you're fixing. A good commit message includes exactly what will happen and why.

6m read timeFrom opensource.com
Post cover image
Table of contents
Great writing is keyBe descriptive and don't assumeYour future self will thank youUse the bug IDTell the whole storyBut don't be overly verboseUse present tenseDon't rely on linksClear and concise changelogsBe specificMake it a habit
1 Comment

Sort: