Format last commit

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git format-patch -1 HEAD

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Generate patches for commits not yet upstream.

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Generate last 3 commits plus cover letter template.

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Prepare patches for email threading.

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Validate patch without modifying files.

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Review changes between patch series revisions.

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Apply patch to working tree and index.

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