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diff --git a/doc/contributing.texi b/doc/contributing.texi index aa6bfc2e65..db1c4c6921 100644 --- a/doc/contributing.texi +++ b/doc/contributing.texi @@ -1017,8 +1017,11 @@ please run through this check list: @cindex @code{git format-patch} @cindex @code{git-format-patch} @item -We recommend to use the command @code{git format-patch --base} to -include the commit where your patch applies. +When generating your patches with @code{git format-patch} or @code{git +send-email}, we recommend using the option @code{--base=}, perhaps with +the value @code{auto}. This option adds a note to the patch stating +which commit the patch is based on. This helps reviewers understand how +to apply and review your patches. @item If the authors of the packaged software provide a cryptographic |