Hey fellow programmers,

I wanted to share a little experiment I’ve been conducting lately that has significantly improved my workflow. I’ve started using AI to generate my Git commit messages, and it’s been a game-changer!

By feeding all the changes I’ve made into a language model with a large context window (LLM), the AI not only generates a concise commit title but also provides bullet points describing each of the changes in precise detail. The level of detail and informativeness it brings to my commit messages is incredible.

I used to spend a considerable amount of time crafting commit messages that accurately captured the essence of the changes I made. Now, with the help of AI, I find myself copy-pasting its generated messages most of the time. It’s not just a time-saver; it also ensures that my commits are well-documented and easy to understand for my team members.

If you haven’t explored using AI for your Git commits, I highly recommend giving it a try. It can significantly boost your productivity and help you maintain clean and informative version control history. Plus, it’s a fascinating intersection of AI and software development!

Have you experimented with similar AI-powered tools for your programming tasks? I’d love to hear your experiences and any recommendations you might have. Let’s discuss the future of AI in programming in the comments!

  • @carl_dungeon
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    21 year ago

    Can you give some examples of the output you’re getting?

    • @angrywetnapkin
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      21 year ago

      Seconded. And you’re okay with giving it all your code…?