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Subject: [gentoo-commits] proj/portage:master commit in: /
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commit:     8e3e0ac212a3847638c83edc1b752dadbfd5cd9d
Author:     Alexander Berntsen <bernalex <AT> gentoo <DOT> org>
AuthorDate: Thu Mar 27 12:42:33 2014 +0000
Commit:     Alexander Berntsen <bernalex <AT> gentoo <DOT> org>
CommitDate: Sat Mar 29 00:01:04 2014 +0000
URL:        http://git.overlays.gentoo.org/gitweb/?p=proj/portage.git;a=commit;h=8e3e0ac2

DEVELOPING: Add note on commit messages

---
 DEVELOPING | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+)

diff --git a/DEVELOPING b/DEVELOPING
index 9731610..cfa86a6 100644
--- a/DEVELOPING
+++ b/DEVELOPING
@@ -175,6 +175,26 @@ change a lot of unrelated things.  This makes it easier to see what
 parts of the system have actually changed.  It also makes it easier to
 cherry-pick and revert commits. Use your common sense!
 
+Commit messages
+---------------
+
+Commit messages should be in the imperative mood with a capitalised
+header, optionally followed by a newline and a more detailed explanatory
+text.  The headline should be capped at 50 characters, the detailed text
+at 72.  Prefix the message with the component you touched if this makes
+sense.  Postfix the message with the bug it fixes, if it does.  Example:
+
+"
+emerge: Fix --tree output (bug 555555)
+
+Make sure newlines appear where they are supposed to. Fix a bug with
+colourisation of --tree output when used in tandem with --verbose
+--pretend --ask.
+"
+
+For a more detailed explanation (and rationalisation) of these rules:
+<http://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html>
+
 Releases
 --------