Top "Commit-message" questions

The message associated with commits in a version control system.

How do I make Git use the editor of my choice for commits?

I would prefer to write my commit messages in Vim, but it is opening them in Emacs. How do I …

git vim emacs editor commit-message
How to output git log with the first line only?

I am trying to customize the format for git log. I want all commits to be shown in one line. …

git version-control formatting logging commit-message
How to edit incorrect commit message in Mercurial?

I am currently using TortoiseHg (Mercurial) and accidentally committed an incorrect commit message. How do I go about editing this …

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How do I edit an incorrect commit message in git ( that I've pushed )?

I want to modify a commit message deeper in history and I've pushed many new commits. How do I change …

git commit-message
Print commit message of a given commit in git

I need a plumbing command to print the commit message of one given commit - nothing more, nothing less.

git commit-message
Should I use past or present tense in git commit messages?

I read once that git commit messages should be in the imperative present tense, e.g. "Add tests for x". …

git git-commit conventions commit-message
Standard to follow when writing git commit messages

I find myself managing very many files (over 60 but below 70) and my commit messages so far follow this pattern: when …

git git-commit commit-message
git pull - can't submit merge message

Possible Duplicate: github locks up mac terminal when using pull command I am using git via the terminal on the …

git git-merge git-pull commit-message
When to use "chore" as type of commit message?

What is the use of chore in semantic version control commit messages? Other types like feat or fix are clear, …

git version-control karma-runner commit-message
How do I create a SVN Commit Message Template and Hook to Verify

I'm using Visual SVN Server and Tortoise SVN (client) for source control. I would like all developers to standardize on …

svn tortoisesvn visualsvn-server pre-commit-hook commit-message