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diff --git a/doc/contributing.texi b/doc/contributing.texi index 9583120742..44bec00236 100644 --- a/doc/contributing.texi +++ b/doc/contributing.texi @@ -1083,12 +1083,14 @@ guix pull --url=/path/to/your/checkout --profile=/tmp/guix.master @end enumerate When posting a patch to the mailing list, use @samp{[PATCH] @dots{}} as -a subject. You may use your email client or the @command{git -send-email} command (@pxref{Sending a Patch Series}). We prefer to get -patches in plain text messages, either inline or as MIME attachments. -You are advised to pay attention if your email client changes anything -like line breaks or indentation which could potentially break the -patches. +a subject, if your patch is to be applied on a branch other than +@code{master}, say @code{core-updates}, specify it in the subject like +@samp{[PATCH core-updates] @dots{}}. You may use your email client or +the @command{git send-email} command (@pxref{Sending a Patch Series}). +We prefer to get patches in plain text messages, either inline or as +MIME attachments. You are advised to pay attention if your email client +changes anything like line breaks or indentation which could potentially +break the patches. When a bug is resolved, please close the thread by sending an email to @email{@var{NNN}-done@@debbugs.gnu.org}. |