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+# <type>(<scope>): <subject>
+
+# Type should be one of the following:
+# * feat: A new feature
+# * fix: A bug fix
+# * docs: Documentation only changes
+# * style: Changes that do not affect the meaning of the code
+# * refactor: A code change that neither fixes a bug nor adds a feature
+# * perf: A code change that improves performance
+# * test: Adding missing tests or correcting existing tests
+# * chore: Changes to the build process or auxiliary tools
+#
+# Scope is optional and should be the name of the package affected
+#
+# Subject should use imperative mood and not end with period
+# No more than 50 characters
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