A unified set of changes to Source Code, usually adding one feature, fixing one bug, or any other incremental, well encapsulated piece of work. A Version Control System usually has tools around authoring, editing, reviewing, and approving commits. Commits require the approval of a project owner or moderator.
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A unified set of changes to Source Code, usually adding one feature, fixing one bug, or any other incremental, well encapsulated piece of work. A Version Control System usually has tools around authoring, editing, reviewing, and approving commits. Commits require the approval of a project owner or moderator.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Commit. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/commit
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