When Your Commit Message Accidentally Reveals The Truth

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When Your Commit Message Accidentally Reveals The Truth

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The ultimate developer paradox: a commit message claiming "We avoid breaking changes" while literally changing "We try to introduce breaking changes" to "We try to avoid introducing breaking changes." The irony is just *chef's kiss* – they had to fix their documentation because it accidentally admitted they were intentionally trying to break things! Nothing says "trustworthy software" like a Freudian slip in your release notes that reveals your true chaotic intentions. And they still have the audacity to link to actual breaking changes right below it! 🤦‍♂️

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