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When you contribute code to the PrestaShop project (through Github), we ask that you strictly use the PrestaShop way of writing a commit message. This way, when building the code history, your commit message will fit nicely with the ones from the PrestaShop developers.

Commit messages must be in English, and have to be formated formatted like this:

Code Block

[type] category : description

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Category

Meaning

FO

Front-office (theme, front controller, images, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).

BO

Back-office (theme, admin controller, images, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).

Installer

All the files in the /install folder.

TR

The translation files.

MO

Modules. Please specify the module's name in the content of commit message.

Deprecated

When deprecating some code. Please specify the class name and its function name.

Security

Security fixes, such as XSS fixes.

Project

Changes affecting the entire project.

PDF

PDF template modifications.

WS

Web Service.

LO

Localization pack.

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Description

Use the description to explain what your commit does in a few words.

If you fixed a bug, please specify the bug's Forge number in the content description (eg: #PSCFV-007).

Sample commit message

Here are a few sample messages:

Code Block

[-] BO : fixed bug while updating images in AdminProduct
[*] FO : you can now buy products without TVA
[+] Modules : new module RSS Feed
[~] Deprecated : Product::getReductionValue()

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You can copy/paste from existing files in the project, or use this:

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<?php
/*
* 2007-2012 PrestaShop
*
* NOTICE OF LICENSE
*
* This source file is subject to the Open Software License (OSL 3.0)
* that is bundled with this package in the file LICENSE.txt.
* It is also available through the world-wide-web at this URL:
* http://opensource.org/licenses/osl-3.0.php
* If you did not receive a copy of the license and are unable to
* obtain it through the world-wide-web, please send an email
* to [email protected] so we can send you a copy immediately.
*
* DISCLAIMER
*
* Do not edit or add to this file if you wish to upgrade PrestaShop to newer
* versions in the future. If you wish to customize PrestaShop for your
* needs please refer to http://www.prestashop.com for more information.
*
*  @author PrestaShop SA <[email protected]>
*  @copyright  2007-2012 PrestaShop SA
*  @version  Release: $Revision: 6844 $
*  @license    http://opensource.org/licenses/osl-3.0.php  Open Software License (OSL 3.0)
*  International Registered Trademark & Property of PrestaShop SA
*/