How do I write a native-sounding PR description?

Use What/Why/How. Conventional Commits for titles. Ditch politeness fluff.

Why do my PRs get slow reviews?

Overly hedgy or vague language signals uncertainty. Natives skim diffs instead.

What's Conventional Commits for PRs?

fix(auth): desc — why — closes #ID. Types: feat/fix/refactor/etc.

Your PR Descriptions Betray You as Non-Native – Here's the Data-Driven Fix

Thousands of PRs reviewed across six countries reveal a brutal truth: code's solid, but English tanks reviews. Fix it with templates that natives love.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

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⚡ Key Takeaways

Ditch greetings and thanks — natives want What/Why/How structures. 𝕏
Frame feedback as code facts, not 'you should' commands. 𝕏
Conventional Commits cut diff-reading by making titles specific. 𝕏

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