Commit Messages

Use Conventional Commits format.

Format

<type>(<scope>): <description>

[optional body]

Types

• •feat: User-facing features or behavior changes (must change production code)
• •fix: Bug fixes (must change production code)
• •docs: Documentation only
• •style: Code style/formatting (no logic changes)
• •refactor: Code restructuring without behavior change
• •test: Adding or updating tests
• •chore: CI/CD, tooling, dependency bumps, configs (no production code)

Scopes

Optional. Use when it adds clarity. Examples: ui, api, state, auth.

Examples

feat(search): add infinite scroll to results
fix(album): correct image path validation
refactor(state): simplify album loading machine
chore: add husky pre-commit hooks
docs: update API documentation
test: add E2E tests for login flow

Instructions

1. •Run git diff --staged to see staged changes
2. •Analyze the changes and determine the appropriate type
3. •Write a concise description (under 72 characters)
4. •Add body only if the "why" isn't obvious from the description