Meaning
A recorded, permanent snapshot of changes saved to a Git version control repository with a descriptive message.
Three examples from work
Git practices
LeadPlease keep your commits atomic and write descriptive commit messages.
DevUnderstood, I'll split the database migration from the UI changes.
Debugging regression
Dev 1When was this bug introduced?
Dev 2I used git bisect and traced it back to commit 8f4b2c1.
Release audit
LeadDid every commit in this release undergo code review?
DevOpsYes, our branch protection rules block any direct commits to main.
Can be a noun ('a git commit') or a verb ('commit your changes'). In agile teams, clear commit histories streamline debugging.