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@@ -33,6 +33,15 @@ the problem you are solving and how it is solved.
`dir/path` is a relative path to the main dir this commit changes
(look at examples in the [commit history](https://github.com/google/syzkaller/commits/master)).
+If several packages/dirs are significantly affected, then the following format is allowed:
+```
+dir1/path1, dir2/path2: one-line description
+```
+Though, dirs should not be included if they have only minor changes.
+For pervasive changes the following format is allowed:
+```
+all: one-line description
+```
Please pay attention to punctuation. In particular:
@@ -40,6 +49,8 @@ Please pay attention to punctuation. In particular:
- There is *no dot* at the end of `one-line description`.
- `Extended multi-line description` is full English sentences with Capital letters and dots.
+Commit message line length is limited to 120 characters.
+
Also:
- If you commit fixes an issue, please include `Fixes #NNN` line into commit message