.git_commit_message_template

# Title: Summary, imperative, start upper case, don't end with a period.
# Keep the summary at 50 characters, the dotted line indicates where the
# line should end.
# ------------------------------------------------

# Remember a blank line between title and body.

# Include the issue number on a separate line here. 
# Replace # with the Issue number.
# Make sure to maintain a blank line after the issue number.
Issue: #

# Body: Explain *what* and *why* (not *how*).
# Wrap at 72 chars, the dotted line indicates where the line should wrap.
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------

# How to Write a Git Commit Message:
# https://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/
# TODO: include TeaInSpace guidelines here.
#
# Rules for writing a commit message:
# 1. Separate subject from body with a blank line
# 2. Limit the subject line to 50 characters
# 3. Capitalize the first word of the subject line
# 4. Do not end the subject line with a period
# 5. Use the imperative mood in the subject line
# 6. Wrap the body at 72 characters
# 7. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how