Commit-editmsg
Wrap the text at 72 characters and focus on why the change was made rather than how . Common Issues
Git hooks are scripts that run at specific points. The prepare-commit-msg hook runs before the editor opens. COMMIT-EDITMSG
He remembered the "50/72 rule". Keep the subject line concise. Explain the "why," not just the "what" . Wrap the text at 72 characters and focus
By default, Git often defaults to Unix editors like Vim or Nano. If you aren't comfortable with terminal-based editors, hitting git commit can feel like falling into a trap. Fortunately, you can configure Git to open COMMIT_EDITMSG in any text editor you prefer. 1. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) He remembered the "50/72 rule"
Scenario A: "Waiting for your editor to close the file..." Hangs
: You type git commit in your terminal and press enter.
To set your global preference, run one of the following commands in your terminal: : git config --global core.editor "code --wait" Vim : git config --global core.editor "vim" Nano : git config --global core.editor "nano" Sublime Text : git config --global core.editor "subl -w"