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Linus Torvalds Asks Kernel Developers To Write Better Git Merge Commit Messages (www.phoronix.com)

submitted 8 months ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

You change some code and send it in, you add a cover letter explaining what you did and why. The Linux guy wants you to write more detailed cover letters when you do.

edit: wrote this before reading the article. he actually just wants people to write using active voice instead of passive.

[–] Brahvim@lemmy.kde.social 1 points 8 months ago

Aww, more personalized COMMITMSGs?!...

That's wholesome.