What are Conventional Commits and why should I use them?

Conventional Commits are a standardized format for commit messages (e.g., feat:, fix:) that allow tools to automatically calculate version bumps and generate changelogs based on the nature of the changes.

How does this skill improve the Pull Request process?

It provides a standardized PR template and size guidelines, ensuring that every request explains the motivation behind the change and includes necessary testing verification.

Can this skill help me resolve merge conflicts?

Yes, it provides specific strategies and command sequences for syncing with the main branch and performing rebases to resolve conflicts while maintaining a clean history.

What branch naming convention does this skill recommend?

The skill suggests a type/description format, such as feat/feature-name or fix/bug-description, to make the purpose of every branch immediately clear to the team.

Git Workflow & Conventional Commits

Name: Git Workflow & Conventional Commits
Author: trash-panda-v91-beta

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Developer Tools

Standardizes version control processes by enforcing conventional commits, branching strategies, and pull request best practices.

About

This skill optimizes the development lifecycle by guiding users through a professional Git workflow, ensuring project consistency and readiness for automation. It implements the Conventional Commits specification to facilitate automated semantic versioning and changelog generation, while providing rigid guidelines for branch naming, focused pull requests, and clean history management. Whether you are rebasing to resolve conflicts or drafting detailed PR descriptions, this skill ensures every contribution meets high-quality engineering standards.

Key Features

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Enforces Conventional Commit standards for automated versioning and release notes.
Generates comprehensive Pull Request templates including motivation and testing gates.
Provides structured branch naming conventions for features, fixes, and refactors.
Defines size and quality gates to ensure code reviews remain manageable and effective.
Offers guidance for clean Git history operations like squashing and rebasing.

Use Cases

Starting a new feature with a standardized branch structure and updated main.
Writing descriptive, imperative-mood commit messages that explain the 'why' behind changes.
Preparing a structured pull request to facilitate faster and more accurate team reviews.

About

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Enforces Conventional Commit standards for automated versioning and release notes.
Generates comprehensive Pull Request templates including motivation and testing gates.
Provides structured branch naming conventions for features, fixes, and refactors.
Defines size and quality gates to ensure code reviews remain manageable and effective.
Offers guidance for clean Git history operations like squashing and rebasing.

Use Cases

Starting a new feature with a standardized branch structure and updated main.
Writing descriptive, imperative-mood commit messages that explain the 'why' behind changes.
Preparing a structured pull request to facilitate faster and more accurate team reviews.