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.

  • katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    24 days ago

    depending on the time of day my commits range from war and peace to 'jfc here is just the message “yeah” for the next twenty commits because the client keeps requesting stupid ass decisions".

    • NaevaTheRat@vegantheoryclub.org
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      23 days ago

      As the day goes on


      fixup=fixup -fuck

      fuck

      bleh

      some bug squashin

      implement stuff

      Fixes configuration issues, and improves the UI for setting it up