changelog-generation

Conventional commits automate changelog generation by parsing defined commit types, scopes, and breaking change indicators to categorize release notes and determine semantic versioning bumps. This maps structured commit messages directly into human-readable release histories.

To map git commits to semantic versioning, use conventional commit types: PATCH for fixes, MINOR for new features, and MAJOR for breaking changes. This ensures the version bump accurately reflects the nature of the codebase modifications.

Yes, you can automate semantic versioning releases using GitHub Actions. The workflow parses conventional commit history to determine the correct version bump and generates the corresponding changelog entries automatically during the release process.

The correct conventional commit format for a new feature uses the type 'feat' followed by an optional scope and a description, such as 'feat(api): add endpoint'. This ensures the commit is categorized correctly for changelog generation and minor version bumping.

No, you do not need to manually write release notes if you use conventional commits. The system provides templates and logic to generate human-readable changelogs automatically based on your structured git commit history.

Semantic versioning fails to bump correctly when git commits do not adhere to defined conventional commit standards. Ensure every commit specifies the correct type, scope, and breaking change indicator required for accurate release parsing.