Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Writing Good Commit Messages
Nov 30, 2020
Clear commit messages can transform your software development process! Discover the importance of conventional commits for better collaboration. Learn about tools like Commitizen and CZ CLI that simplify crafting effective messages. The discussion also dives into Semantic Versioning, explaining its key components and how automation can ease version management. Plus, hear personal insights on using these systems for improved documentation. Perfect for developers wanting to enhance their commit practices!
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Conventional Commits
- Use conventional commits for better code history and tooling integration.
- Tools like Commitizen and VS Code extensions can help structure commit messages.
SemVer and Conventional Commits
- Semantic versioning (SemVer) uses numbers to represent different types of changes (fixes, features, breaking changes).
- Conventional commits can be linked with SemVer to automate versioning and releases.
Automating Versioning
- Automate versioning and publishing with tools like
semantic-release. - This integrates well with error tracking tools like Sentry by linking errors to specific versions.