[webkit-dev] Update commit log template to add placeholder for explanation of why a patch fixes a bug

[Ryosuke Niwa]

> On Nov 17, 2022, at 12:23 PM, David Kilzer via webkit-dev <webkit-dev at lists.webkit.org> wrote:
> 
> The following PR adds placeholder text in the commit log template to remind authors to explain why a change fixes a bug:
> 
> Bug 248012: Update commit message template to request a brief explanation of why a PR fixes the bug
> <https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=248012 <https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=248012>>
> <https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/pull/6579 <https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/pull/6579>>
> 
> It looks like this:
> 
> Need a short description (OOPS!).
> Need the bug URL (OOPS!).
> Include a Radar link (OOPS!).
> 
> Reviewed by NOBODY (OOPS!).
> 
> Short explanation why this fixes the bug (OOPS!).
> 
> * path/to/File.cpp:
> (Method::Name):
> 
> Since this is effectively a policy change, Jonathan suggested I post it here first before the change is landed.
> 
> I believe many WebKit contributors already do this anyway, and it’s always been a best-practice to explain why a change fixes a bug (vs. what a patch does, which is usually obvious by reading the code), so this text just serves as a reminder to write a short explanation for every relevant patch.
> 
> Note that the line may be simply be deleted when it doesn’t apply (such as gardening, a build fix, etc.).
> 
> Any feedback on this change?

Seems like a good idea.

- R. Niwa

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