[Hacktoberfest] Trick-or-Tip Tuesday: Ghoulishly Good PR Manners 👻 #178245
              
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4 Simple Things That Make Maintainers Happy (Not Haunted!)
1. Write Clear Commit Messages
❌
git commit -m "fix"← This is scarier than any horror movie!✅
git commit -m "Fix login button alignment on mobile devices"The formula: What you changed + Why it matters
2. Reference the Issue
Always link your PR to the issue it solves:
Fixes #123 This PR adds error handling to the user registration form as requested in the issue.3. Be Transparent About Your AI Familiar 🤖
Using AI tools? That's totally fine! Just be honest about your digital sidekick:
✅ Do:
❌ Don't:
Example disclosure:
4. Test Before You Submit
A 2-minute test can save hours of back-and-forth! No one wants a haunted codebase! 👻
💡 Remember: Maintainers appreciate honesty and thoroughness. AI tools are great familiars, but you're still the wizard responsible for the magic!
Got any ghoulishly good PR tips? Share them in the comments below and look out for our challenge post for the week!
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