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Re:Using Git commit message templates to write better commit... by m000 on Thursday January 13, 2022 @02:56AM (#29917971)
> there should be a comment in the code explaining the thought process

Totally agree. Unofortunately, a descriptive git commit the best you can require without starting a religious war in the team.

You won't believe how many developers zealously subscribe to the "no comments needed - good code is self-explanatory" crap. Or throw in the "comments will quickly become outdated" excuse.

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Re:Using Git commit message templates to write better commit... by soulofmischief on Saturday January 22, 2022 @12:41PM (#30038879)
In my experience, the code produced by these kinds of coworkers is neither good nor self-explanatory.
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