commitlog
nounUK /kəˈmɪt.lɒɡ/
US /kəˈmɪt.lɔːɡ/
A commitlog is a list that saves every change made to a computer file so you can look back at them later.
The programmer checked the commitlog to see who changed the code yesterday.
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2. A file in a database system that records changes before they are permanently saved.
The database recovered quickly by replaying the commitlog after the crash.
3. A running record of decisions or actions kept by a group or team.
The team's commitlog showed every decision made during the project.
4. An informal term for a personal diary of daily commitments.
She wrote her promises in a commitlog so she would not forget them.