Contributing to the Aeternity node

Pull Requests

  • Squash your commits to ensure each resulting commit is stable and can be tested.

  • Include issue numbers in the PR title, e.g. "GH-128. Resolves issue #123".

  • Follow the Erlang mode for Emacs indentation, e.g. provided by EDTS.

  • Add unit tests for self-contained modules.

  • Add integration tests as needed.

  • Document new code.

  • End all files with a newline

Git Commit Messages

  • Use the present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature")

  • Use the imperative mood ("Move cursor to..." not "Moves cursor to...")

  • Limit the first line to 72 characters or less

  • Reference issues and pull requests liberally after the first line

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