git_commit_template.txt

# ^ Subject Line
#   Capitalize, do not end with a period, use the imperative mood
#   Limit the subject line to no more than 72 characters: end here --> |


# ^ Body
#   Separate subject from body with a blank line, wrap at 72 characters|
#   Use the body to explain what and why

Ticket: PROJECT-NUMBER
# ^ Metadata: keyword: <value>

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#                                                                      #
#                  BitGo Commit Message Standard                       #
#                   (info inlined above as well)                       #
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# Commit Message SHALL
#   …limit the subject line to no more than 72 characters
#   …capitalize the subject line
#   …not end the subject line with a period
#   …use the imperative mood in the subject line
#   …separate subject from body with a blank line
#   …wrap the body at 72 characters
#
# Commit Message SHOULD use the body to explain what and why vs. how
#
# Commit Message metadata SHALL be at the bottom of the commit message
# Commit Message metadata MUST follow format “keyword: <value>”
# Commit Message metadata SHOULD contain a ticket reference in the format “Ticket: PROJECT-NUMBER”
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