Git commit prefix cheat sheet
Follow these standardized prefixes to keep your git history clean, readable, and structured.
Features and bug fixes
feat: — Adding a new feature or functionality.
fix: — Resolving a bug or unexpected behavior.
refactor: — Rewriting code to improve structure without
changing behavior.
perf: — Improving performance, memory, or execution
speed.
Documentation and chores
docs: — Updating documentation, READMEs, or article
titles.
style: — Adjusting formatting, fixing typos, or tweaking
UI spacing.
chore: — Updating dependencies, build tools, or config
files.