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.

  • mindaika@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    Updates & fixes -> I personally made updates with my bare hands and then also actively fixed some broken things also with my bare hands