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A global ignore file will be installed at ~/.config/git/ignore, being pointed in ~/.gitconfig.

commit message

1. Separate subject from body with a blank line
2. Limit the subject line to 50 characters
3. Capitalize the subject line
4. Do not end the subject line with a period
5. Use the imperative mood in the subject line
6. Wrap the body at 72 characters
7. Use the body to explain what and why vs. how

References

• How to Write a Git Commit Message
• Git from the inside out, the best short introduction I have read about git.