feat is just the short form of feature; chore is for annoying stuff like fixing lint issues or maybe package updates that don't require any code changes etc... those are the little chores we do to keep everything flowing.
It is irrational, but "feat" tells me the change is a marvel, something to be looked at. Webster says "an act or product of skill". Nah, it's a feature. "feat" sounds pompous. Shout it from the rooftops: everyone, this is a feat! Not a small feat. Aah. Feat.
"chore" is too vague for me. A "feat" can be a "chore" if I don't want to work on it. "chore"-s like the one you describe are occasionally feats (the no-quote kind).
"chore" is too vague for me. A "feat" can be a "chore" if I don't want to work on it. "chore"-s like the one you describe are occasionally feats (the no-quote kind).
Oh well.