Re: [PATCH v3 2/2] doc: revert: add discussion

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On 10/08/2023 23:00, Linus Arver wrote:
Linus Arver <linusa@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

How about
the following rewording?

     While git creates a basic commit message automatically, it is
     _strongly_ recommended to explain why the original commit is being
     reverted. In addition, repeatedly reverting the same commit will

Hmph, "repeatedly reverting the same commit" sounds wrong because
strictly speaking there is only 1 "same commit" (the original commit).

While it isn't strictly accurate I think that wording is easy enough to understand. I think it is hard to find a more accurate wording that isn't too verbose or cumbersome.

Best Wishes

Phillip


Perhaps

     In addition, repeatedly reverting the same progression of reverts will

or even

     In addition, repeatedly reverting the same revert chain will

is better here?



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