▲ 197 ▼ Git grumpy: Torvalds complains of passive voice in merge commit messages (www.neowin.net) submitted 2 years ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev 48 comments fedilink hide all child comments 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.
[–] rolling_resistance@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Right until the reference breaks. Ask me how I know. permalink fedilink source parent