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Git grumpy: Torvalds complains of passive voice in merge commit messages (www.neowin.net)

submitted 1 month ago by AnActOfCreation to c/programming

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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.

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[–] xoggy 42 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But it's Linus so everybody likes to think everything he says is blunt and crass.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Any in many ways, that is the way engineers should speak to other engineers when analyzing a problem.

If two or more people can actually share a common goal of finding the best solution, everyone involved should be making sure that no time is wasted chasing poor solutions. This not only takes the ability to be direct to someone else, but it also requires that you can parse what others are telling you.

If someone makes something personal or takes something personal, they need a break. Go take a short walk or something. (Linus is a different sort of creature though. I get it.)

TBH, this is part of the reason I chose my doctor (GP). She is extremely direct when problem solving and has no problems theory-crafting out loud. Sure, we are social to a degree, but we share many of the same professional mannerisms. (We had a short discussion on that topic the other day, actually. I just made her job easier because I give zero fucks about being judged for any of my personal health issues.)

[–] 0x0 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You still should use condoms.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

When I see my Dr. or when I talk to other engineers?

[–] 0x0 1 points 1 month ago

Both, just us'em on your ears when talking to engineers.