Conventional Commits

Overview

Conventional Commits is a specification for commit messages that provides an explicit structure for creating a clear commit history. It enables automated tools for generating changelogs, determining semantic version bumps, and communicating changes effectively.

Core Principle: Every commit message follows a structured format that clearly communicates the type and scope of changes.

Commit Message Structure

<type>[optional scope]: <description>

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]

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