Git Commit Template
This post briefly captures the process of setting up a Git Commit Template for adding additional details to a git commit along with the mandatory one line commit messages.
Git will use this file as the default initial message when you commit. The value in creating a custom commit template is that you can use it to remind yourself (or others) of the proper format and style when creating a commit message.
Introduction
Git is software for tracking changes in any set of files, usually used for coordinating work among programmers collaboratively developing source code during software development. Its goals include speed, data integrity, and support for distributed, non-linear workflows.
Goals
- Create A Git Commit Template File
- Configure Global Commit Template
Minimum Software Requirements
Getting Started
Step 1 - Git Commit Template File
Copy the following content/file onto a location on your local machine.
Reference: template originally written by Tim Pope https://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html
Step 2 - Configure Global Commit Template
Issue the following command to configure the git-commit-template.txt file as the global commit template
git config --global commit.template <DRIVE>:\<FILE-PATH>/git-commit-template.txt
Example: git config --global commit.template C:\my-files/git-commit-template.txt
