Turn a Messy Commit Stack Into Atomic Commits
Split a mixed branch into atomic commits with Conventional Commit messages.
A branch has one commit named stuff that renames a helper, changes retry behavior, and adds tests. Reviewers cannot separate refactor risk from behavior risk. Atomic commits: one purpose, one message, one reviewable intent The common trap is treating commits as save points from your work session. Save points help the author, but merged commits serve the team. If a commit combines a rename, behavior change, and test update, a future revert or blame session cannot isolate which idea mattered. List concerns Write the separate reasons: helper rename, retry behavior, test coverage. Atomicity starts by naming concerns before touching Git…
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