How to use Git Diff In GIT
The git
diff
command is the most direct way to compare changes between branches.
Comparing Entire Branches
To see the differences between two branches (e.g., main
and feature-branch
):
git diff main..feature-branch
This command shows the changes that would occur if you were to merge feature-branch
into main
.
Comparing Specific Files
To compare a specific file between two branches:
git diff main..feature-branch -- path/to/file
This shows the differences in the specified file between the two branches.
How to Compare Files From Two Different Branches in Git?
To compare files from two different branches in Git, you can use the git diff command. This command allows you to view the differences between two branches or commits. Below are the steps to compare files from two different branches:
Table of Content
- Using Git Diff
- Using Git Difftool
- Checkout the Branches
- Run the Diff Command
- View the Differences
- Optional: View Unified Diff
- Review and Analyze Changes
- Conclusion
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