Does this skill help with Conventional Commits?

Yes, it provides a full guide on types, scopes, and formatting for the Conventional Commits specification to ensure your history is machine-readable.

How does this improve code reviews?

By providing standardized PR templates and review checklists that ensure all code changes meet quality and consistency requirements before merging.

Can it help me choose a branching strategy?

Definitely. It includes documentation and examples for Git Flow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development to help teams choose the best workflow for their project.

Is it suitable for small teams?

Yes, it offers specific workflow examples tailored for both small teams of 2-5 developers and larger enterprise environments.

Does it cover versioning and tagging?

Yes, it includes comprehensive rules for Semantic Versioning (SemVer) and instructions for managing annotated git tags for releases.

Git Conventions & Workflow Standards

Name: Git Conventions & Workflow Standards
Author: geoffjay

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Developer Tools

Standardizes repository management with comprehensive guidance on Conventional Commits, branch naming, and professional Git workflows.

About

This skill empowers developers to maintain clean, readable, and professional repository histories by providing structured guidance on global git standards. It covers essential practices like the Conventional Commits specification, semantic versioning, and various branching strategies—such as Git Flow and Trunk-Based Development—to streamline team collaboration and enable automated changelog generation. Whether you are setting up a new project or onboarding team members, this skill ensures consistency across your version control practices.

Key Features

Semantic Versioning (SemVer) implementation strategies
2 GitHub stars
Pull Request templates and review checklists
Standardized branch naming patterns and rules
Detailed workflow patterns (Git Flow, GitHub Flow, Trunk-Based)
Conventional Commits formatting and type guidance

Use Cases

Establishing protected branch rules and professional code review standards
Automating changelogs and versioning based on structured commit history
Onboarding new team members to internal git standards and best practices

About

Key Features

Semantic Versioning (SemVer) implementation strategies
2 GitHub stars
Pull Request templates and review checklists
Standardized branch naming patterns and rules
Detailed workflow patterns (Git Flow, GitHub Flow, Trunk-Based)
Conventional Commits formatting and type guidance

Use Cases

Establishing protected branch rules and professional code review standards
Automating changelogs and versioning based on structured commit history
Onboarding new team members to internal git standards and best practices