
# How to handle breaking changes

Start the commit message with a brief description of the change with the following format:

```text
feat(packageName)!: commit message
```

Write the body of the commit message that includes the words <code>BREAKING CHANGE: </code> followed by a description of the impact of the change on users.
For example:

```text
BREAKING CHANGE: message explaining the breaking change
```

Your final commit message should look something like this:
```text
feat(dropdown)!: remove a feature

BREAKING CHANGE: this commit removes a nice feature
```

