Establishing Version Control Practices for JavaScript Projects

# Establishing Version Control Practices for JavaScript Projects

## Context
- This rule applies to all JavaScript projects to ensure effective version control practices are followed.
- Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Git and JavaScript development workflows.

## Requirements
- **Initialize Git Repository**: Ensure every JavaScript project is initialized with a Git repository.
- **Use .gitignore**: Include a `.gitignore` file tailored for JavaScript projects to exclude unnecessary files (e.g., `node_modules/`, `.env`).
- **Commit Messages**: Follow the Conventional Commits specification for clear and consistent commit messages.
- **Branching Strategy**: Implement a branching strategy (e.g., Git Flow, GitHub Flow) suitable for the project's needs.
- **Pull Requests**: Use pull requests for code reviews before merging changes into the main branch.
- **Tagging Releases**: Tag releases in Git to mark significant versions of the project.
- **Regular Commits**: Commit changes regularly to maintain a detailed project history.
- **Avoid Committing Sensitive Information**: Ensure sensitive information (e.g., API keys, passwords) is not committed to the repository.

## Examples

<example>
**Good Commit Message**:
feat(auth): add OAuth2 support for third-party logins
*Explanation*: Clearly describes the feature added and the scope.
</example>

<example type="invalid">
**Bad Commit Message**:
fixed stuff
*Explanation*: Vague and does not provide context about the changes made.
</example>

<example>
**.gitignore for JavaScript Project**:
node_modules/
.env
dist/
*Explanation*: Excludes dependencies, environment variables, and build artifacts from version control.
</example>

<example type="invalid">
**Missing .gitignore**:
*Explanation*: Including `node_modules/` in the repository can lead to unnecessary bloat and potential conflicts.
</example>