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+# How to Write a Git Commit Message (https://cbea.ms/git-commit/)
+#
+# A properly formed Git commit subject line should always be able to
+# complete the following sentence:
+#   If applied, this commit will <your subject line here>
+#
+# [Add/Fix/Remove/Update/Refactor/Document/Style]: [issue #id] [summary]
+#
+# The seven rules of a great Git commit message
+#   1. Separate subject from body with a blank line
+#   2. Limit the subject line to 50 characters
+#   3. Capitalize the subject line
+#   4. Do not end the subject line with a period
+#   5. Use the imperative mood in the subject line
+#   6. Wrap the body at 72 characters
+#   7. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how