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Git grumpy: Torvalds complains of passive voice in merge commit messages (www.neowin.net)
submitted 1 month ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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Linus Torvalds expressed frustration over the use of passive voice in merge commit messages, preferring active and imperative language instead.

He provided an example of how commit messages should be rewritten for clarity and consistency across the project.

Torvalds noted that while it's not a major issue, it does add extra work when he has to rewrite messages to match his preference.

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[–] devfuuu@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago

This has been the recommendation and the way to do it for decades everywhere I've been too.