Git: Mastering Version Control

Setting up and using a commit template

In this chapter, we have been using dynamic templates, but Git also has the option of a static commit template, which essentially is just a text file configured as a template. Using the template is very easy and straightforward.

Getting ready

First of all, we need a template. This has to be a text file whose location you should know. Create a file with the following content:

#subject no more than 74 characters please

#BugFix id in the following formats
#artf [123456]
#PCP [AN12354365478]
#Bug: 123456
#Descriptive text about what you have done 
#Also why you have chosen to do in that way as 
#this will make it easier for reviewers and other
#developers.

This is my take on a simple commit message template. You ...