My changelog generator got silent about deletions — git never tells you what went away

Description and use

The updated generator accurately reflects deletions, improving transparency of release notes.

Problem

A changelog generator omitted deleted modules because it ignored git diff status ‘D’, leading to incomplete release notes.

Outcome

The updated generator accurately reflects deletions, improving transparency of release notes.

Workflow

• Run git diff --name-status between two commits
• Parse output and filter for status A, M, and D
• Render additions and modifications normally
• Render deletions with a “Removed …” prefix
• Append original commit message as a footnote