diff
Verified for current stable LTS
Diff Commands
Diff command syntax with verified terminal examples.
Commands
8 commands for Diff
diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Directories Brief
diff -r -q <path/to/old_directory> <path/to/new_directory> diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Directories Recursively
diff -r <path/to/old_directory> <path/to/new_directory> diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Files
diff <path/to/old_file> <path/to/new_file> diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Files Ignore Whitespace
diff -w <path/to/old_file> <path/to/new_file> diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Files Minimal Color
diff -d --color=always <path/to/old_file> <path/to/new_file> diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Files Side By Side
diff -y <path/to/old_file> <path/to/new_file> diff Operations
Diff Command: Compare Files Unified
diff -u <path/to/old_file> <path/to/new_file> diff Operations
Diff Command: Create Patch File
diff -a -u -N <path/to/old_file> <path/to/new_file> > <path/to/diff.patch> Suggest a Diff Command
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FAQ
Coverage: Focused examples for common Diff workflows.
Verified version: current stable LTS.
Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.