First of all, why should I have to write a commit message? Git already generates a unique hash, so... Tagged with programming, git, devops, webdev.

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Learn about the importance of writing commit messages, guidelines for commit size, patterns for splitting commits, and tips for writing good commit messages. The post also introduces tools that can assist with writing commits.

What is a good message and size for a commit?

📝 What is a good message for a commit?

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Wow, really helpful! I didn’t know we could add emojis in commit messages.

I can see using emojis as a means of helping to categorize commit types, but unless you standardize that with your team it’s just going to create a mess of pictures. You could just as easily just type it out like “Add: blah blah” or “Fix: blah blah”.

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