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		dan_can_code on March 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why you should use a terminal editor to write a co... I do find value in your approach, but I'm just so used to the -m approach that I would hesitate to use another one. It helps me make sure to be brief and get to the point with the commit. The editor would give me too much freedom and I am likely to ramble!

nicolaslem on March 21, 2024 [–]

> The editor would give me too much freedom and I am likely to ramble!

Please do! Context not included in the commit message or the code is lost forever.

How to Write a Git Commit Message: https://cbea.ms/git-commit/

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