#428 How old is your Python?

Topics covered in this episode:

• How to Write a Git Commit Message
• Caddy Web Server
• Some new PEPs approved
• juv
• Extras
• Joke

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Brian #1: How to Write a Git Commit Message

• Chris Beams
• 7 rules of a great commit message
  • Separate subject from body with a blank line
  • Limit the subject line to 50 characters
  • Capitalize the subject line
  • Do not end the subject line with a period
  • Use the imperative mood in the subject line
  • Wrap the body at 72 characters
  • Use the body to explain what and why vs. how
• Article also includes
  • Why a good commit message matters
  • Discussion about each of the 7 rules
  • Cool hat tips to other articles on the subject
    • “Keep in mind: This has all been said before.”
    • Each word is a different link.

Michael #2: Caddy Web Server

• via Fredrik Mellström
• Like a more modern NGINX
• Caddy automatically obtains and renews TLS certificates for all your site