My first commit in my project resulted in the nightly build being broken and people are all over me as we are nearing the release. I want to send an apology email that should sound sincere
and at the same time hinting that this was my first commit and this would not be repeated any more. 

Being a non-native English speaker, I have difficulties coming up with correct words. Can someone please help?


  Don't apologize!



Breaking the build once in a blue moon is not a big deal, and should never be a show-stopper.  
It's your manager's fault for not configuring continuous, automated builds.


Also, I bet your team fails the 'Joel Test' and can't make a build in one step.  

If so, this would be another thing that you shouldn't apologize for.
Indeed, it's a team anti-pattern.
