Re: Template for commit messages - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Joshua D. Drake
Subject Re: Template for commit messages
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Msg-id 56AA3592.6040500@commandprompt.com
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In response to Re: Template for commit messages  (Robert Haas <robertmhaas@gmail.com>)
Responses Re: Template for commit messages  (Stephen Frost <sfrost@snowman.net>)
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On 01/28/2016 06:57 AM, Robert Haas wrote:

>> I'm on board with Bruce's template as being a checklist of points to be
>> sure to cover when composing a commit message.  I'm not sure we need
>> fixed-format rules.
>
> Well, I think what people are asking for is precisely a fixed format,
> and I do think there is value in that.  It's nice to capture the
> nuance, but the nuance is going to get flattened out anyway when the
> release notes are created.  If we all agree to use a fixed format,
> then a bunch of work there that probably has to be done manually can
> be automated.  However, if we all agree to use a fixed format except
> for you, we might as well just forget the whole thing, because the
> percentage of commits that are done by you is quite high.

Yes, we are either all in or we may as well forgo this.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake





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