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docs/contributing: Add a commit message template

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Introduces a commit message template with instructions in the
contributing documentation about how to set it up. This way users are
reminded of what makes a "good" NuttX commit as they write their commit,
and don't need to re-consult the documentation every time.

Signed-off-by: Matteo Golin <matteo.golin@gmail.com>
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# EXAMPLE: net/can: Add g_ prefix to can_dlc_to_len and len_to_can_dlc.
maintopic/subtopic: Short, explanatory context about this commit.
Here you should write a description on what's changed, how, and why. You
can use several lines, short sentences or even bullet points. You can
even mention a specific issue/pull request using `#` followed by the
numerical ID. For more pointers, please see `nuttx/CONTRIBUTING.md`.
# Don't forget to run `git commit` with the `-s` option to sign-off your
# commit!
# Some questions to help you write a clear commit message
# - What is the purpose of change?
# - Why it is necessary
# - What it does / adds / fixes
# - How things are added / changed / fixed / updated
# - What is the impact (build / runtime / api / what area)
# - How it was tested (build host, compiler, target, logs)
# - References (i.e. nuttx and nuttx-apps changes).
# - Dependencies (if change depends on another change).

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It is important to include an informative commit title and a commit message.
.. note::
You can setup the Git configuration local to your cloned copy of NuttX to
use the provided commit template every time you commit.
.. code:: console
$ cd nuttx
$ git config commit.template .gitmessage
This will pre-populate the commit message in your editor with the
template, which you can edit as a starting point.
In the commit title please include the subsystem/area related to your contribution,
followed by a descriptive message. Some examples: