Another favorite is when the API barfs a stacktrace instead of valid JSON.

I’ve seen semantic commits done with emojis which is cute but also annoying, because they’re not as easy to type or grep for.

Semantic commits can be nice, but they can also invite bikeshedding about what’s a “feature” and what’s a “bug fix”, etc.

Not saying they aren’t nice, and if folks are using them and liking them, keep going. But if you haven’t used them before on a team, then just be aware that’s a thing than can happen.

Love it.

While folks are thinking about git commit messages I will offer this.

https://cbea.ms/git-commit/

My only criticism of the essay is that the most important bit is listed at number 7.