Yeah, I specifically think 50 is too short. I am a big fan of brevity, but I think the sweet spot is somewhere around 100. Consider that all of these messages exceed the 50-character limit:
[startup] Don't drop uid until all controller fds are open
[bpf] Fix the exec exchange hitting verifier limit on Fedora
[controller] Optimize partial policy updates with delta
They're as short (IMO) as can be without omitting useful information, but git says they're all illegal by some margin.
I agree on the value of concise writing and dislike word salads, but if you're a junior engineer, then I have maybe 1 hour with you per week and I probably shouldn't spend that time being your English teacher.
I agree on the value of concise writing and dislike word salads, but if you're a junior engineer, then I have maybe 1 hour with you per week and I probably shouldn't spend that time being your English teacher.