Standard to follow when writing git commit messages [duplicate]

Answer 1

The 50/72 model seems to be a good practice. i.e. ... the first line should be maximum 50 chars long and should server as a header. Followed by a space, the second set of line(s) should be wrapped at 72 chars and should serve as a summary. Here is a SO question : Git Commit Messages : 50/72 Formatting, that discusses the same.

Here are some exhaustive notes on the subject:

1. GIT Commit Good Practice
2. A Note About Git Commit Messages
3. Proper Git Commit Messages and an Elegant Git History