How to Write a Git Commit Message
- Separate subject from body with a blank line
- Limit the subject line to 50 characters
- Capitalize the subject line
- Do not end the subject line with a period
- Use the imperative mood in the subject line ("If applied, this commit will ...")
- Wrap the body at 72 characters
- Use the body to explain what and why vs. how
A properly formed Git commit subject line should always be able to complete the following sentence: