CONTRIBUTING.md: talk about preferred commit message format

2020-11-18 11:20:08 -03:00 · 2020-11-18 11:20:08 -03:00 · 06fa2a4001
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@ -14,6 +14,11 @@ it is very important you follow these guidelines:
        <first line (up to ~80 characters)>

        <more paragraphs here>
+        
+    * The first line should have a prefix to give context
+      (unless context is really clear), such as:
+      
+          <keyword>: <message>

  * Be sure to **fill in** the pull-request template with
    meaningful content (be very descriptive, take your time).