Checkout the Branches
Start by checking out the two branches you want to compare. If you haven’t already cloned the repository, make sure to do so first.
git checkout branch1
git checkout branch2
Replace branch 1 and branch 2 with the names of the branches you want to compare.
Comparing the Working Directory with Another Branch
If you want to compare the current working directory against another branch:
Comparing Entire Branch
git diff feature-branch
Comparing Specific Files
git diff feature-branch -- path/to/file
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