And to have a useful "git blame". My editor setup shows me a subtle git blame on each line of code, and I find it quite helpful to know who changed what last and why. Both when coding, and when debugging.

This is why, contra the linked article about commit messages, I strive to make minimal and cohesive commits with good messages. Commits are for future archaeology, not just a way to save my work every minute in case my hard drive dies.