# Git Advanced 1 Commit History

> Sub-skill of git-advanced: 1. Commit History (+2).

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/git-advanced-1-commit-history` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/git-advanced-1-commit-history`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/git-advanced-1-commit-history/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/git-advanced-1-commit-history

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# 1. Commit History (+2)

## 1. Commit History


```bash
# Write good commit messages
git commit -m "feat(auth): add OAuth2 support

- Add Google OAuth provider
- Implement token refresh logic
- Add user profile sync

Closes #123"

# Keep commits atomic
# One logical change per commit

# Use conventional commits
# feat: new feature
# fix: bug fix
# docs: documentation
# style: formatting
# refactor: code restructure
# test: add tests
# chore: maintenance
```


## 2. Branch Strategy


```bash
# Feature branches from main
git checkout -b feature/add-auth main

# Hotfix branches from main
git checkout -b hotfix/fix-login main

# Keep branches short-lived
# Merge frequently

# Delete merged branches
git branch -d feature/add-auth
```


## 3. Rebase vs Merge


```bash
# Use rebase for:
# - Cleaning up local commits
# - Updating feature branch from main
git rebase main

# Use merge for:
# - Integrating feature into main
# - Preserving branch history
git merge --no-ff feature/add-auth
```