Every commit is important. So let's celebrate each and every commit with a corresponding emoji! 😀
Using emojis in your commit messages will be fun (😊) and cool (😎) in the first place. They can be recognized at a glance, no matter the spoken language. So today, we will look into Git emojis in our short blog post (Byte-Sized #2). Also Currently, many version control websites are supported for Git Emojis.
What is Git Emojis?
Git Emojis are a set of custom emoji symbols used in commit messages or code comments to provide extra context and expression to the changes being made to a codebase. They are usually added along with a commit message to help convey the nature of the changes made in a more visually expressive and fun way.
Benefits we can get from Git emojis
- Clarity and Conveying Intent: Git emojis help convey the intent behind the changes being made clearly and concisely.
- Enhanced Visual Representation: Emojis are visually appealing and make it easier for developers to quickly understand the nature of the changes being made to a codebase.
- Improved Collaboration: Using Git emojis can help enhance collaboration within a development team by creating a shared understanding of the changes and the intent behind them.
- Increased Engagement and Fun: Using Git emojis can add a touch of fun and personality to the otherwise monotonous task of version control and can help increase developers' engagement and motivation.
- Improved Codebase Documentation: Using Git emojis can help document a codebase's history and the changes being made, making it easier for new developers to understand the context and intent behind the code.
Example
Git emojis consist of a shortcode representation of an emoji symbol, such as :bug: (🐛) for a bug fix or :sparkles: (✨) for a new feature. They can be added to the beginning or end of a commit message or code comment to indicate the nature of the changes being made.
This is the famous git repository where emojis are used clearly by jasontaylordev. Refer to that commit massages and get a good idea of it.
jasontaylordevMy favorite emojis
| Emoji | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🎉 | Begin a project. |
| ✨ | Introduce new features |
| 🐛 | Fix a bug |
| 👔 | Add or update business logic |
| ♻️ | Refactor code |
| 💄 | Add or update the UI and style file |
| ✏️ | Fix typos |
| 🗃️ | Perform database related changes |
| 🎨 | Improve structure / format of the code |
| 🚧 | Work in progress |
| 🔧 | Add or update configuration files |
| 💡 | Add or update comments in source code |
| 🦺 | Add or update code related to validation |
How we use Git Emojis in your project
Using gitmoji-vscode for VSCode users
gitmoji-vscode is a VSCode extension 📇 that helps you to add emoji right from your editor itself.
You can find gitmoji supported extension for your favorite editor too. 🧑💼
You can use git repositories shared by the community.
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ahmadawaisYou can use the google chrome extension as well.
And apart from these methods, you can just copy-paste emoji from the internet too.
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Conclusion
Using Git emojis is not part of the standard Git specification. Still, it is a common convention used by many development teams to help make their version control workflows more visually appealing and informative. Using Git emojis, developers can quickly and easily understand the intent behind changes to a codebase and make version control a more enjoyable 😁 and engaging experience.
Resources
- https://gitbetter.substack.com/p/how-to-use-emoji-in-your-commit-message
- https://wilsonmar.github.io/git-messages/
Happy coding, Happy git commiting 🤡 !!!