- Create your branch to commit your changes and then create a Pull Request.
- Separate subject from body with a blank line.
- Limit the subject line to 50 characters.
- Capitalize the subject line.
- Do not end the subject line with a period.
- Use the imperative mood in the subject line.
- Use the present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature").
- Wrap the body at 72 characters.
- Use the body to explain what and why vs. how.
For a detailed why and how please refer to one of the multiple resources regarding git commit messages.
If you use vi for your commit message, consider to put the following snippet inside your ~/.vimrc:
autocmd Filetype gitcommit setlocal spell textwidth=72