Commits Glossary

Browse 5 commits terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

5 Commits Terms

Commit Convention: A standardized format for commit messages, such as Conventional Commits, used to make history easier to read and to support automation for changelogs, semantic...
Commit Hash: The unique identifier assigned to a commit in Git, derived from the content and metadata of that commit. Commit hashes are used to trace builds, reproduce...
Emoji Commit: A commit message or convention that uses emojis as part of how change types or moods are expressed. In engineering slang, emoji commits can feel playful and...
Git Commit Message Art: The playful or obsessive craft of writing commit messages with unusual style, humor, formatting, or aesthetic consistency. In engineering slang, commit message...
Semantic Commit Standard: A convention for formatting commit messages so their type and intent can be parsed consistently, often to drive changelogs or release automation. In developer...