We use [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/)

```
<type>[optional scope]: <description>

[optional body]

[optional footer(s)]
```
Examples
Commit message with description and breaking change footer
```
feat: allow provided config object to extend other configs
```
BREAKING CHANGE: `extends` key in config file is now used for extending other config files

Commit message with ! to draw attention to breaking change
```
feat!: send an email to the customer when a product is shipped
```
Commit message with scope and ! to draw attention to breaking change
```
feat(api)!: send an email to the customer when a product is shipped
```
Commit message with both ! and BREAKING CHANGE footer
```
chore!: drop support for Node 6
```
BREAKING CHANGE: use JavaScript features not available in Node 6.