Git commits are more than checkpoints.

They form a historical record of how a project evolved.

Unfortunately, many repositories contain commits like:

update fix changes final final2 please work

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These messages aren't very useful.

A Better Commit

Instead of:

fixed stuff

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write:

Fix duplicate order creation during checkout

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A good commit should communicate the purpose of the change.

Keep Commits Focused

A commit like:

Add authentication

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might include:

Login

Registration

Password reset

UI redesign

Database migration

Random formatting changes That's difficult to review.

Instead, separate logical changes when possible.

Why Small Commits Help

Focused commits make it easier to:

Review code

Revert changes

Find bugs

Understand history

Cherry-pick changes

Debug regressions

Conventional Commits

Some teams use a…