# Git conventions

- Never skip hooks with `--no-verify`. Hooks are the automated QA gate; bypassing them breaks the pipeline.
- Never force-push main or master.
- Commit messages explain why, not what. Written for both humans and changelog generators.
- Never commit secrets, credentials, or environment-specific config.
- Use conventional commits: `feat:`, `fix:`, `docs:`, `chore:`, `refactor:`, `test:`