I Built a Git Commit Message Generator with AI (Here's What I Learned) (opens in new tab)

I used to be that developer who commits with messages like "fixed bug" or "updated stuff" – and I hated myself for it. Every pull request required a frantic rewrite of commit history. So I decided to automate the process with AI. My goal: generate meaningful, conventional commit messages directly from my diff, without (too much) embarrassment. Spoiler: it wasn't as simple as slapping a prompt in front of GPT. Here's the rollercoaster I went through, the dead ends, and the surprisingly elegant...