Comparing Merged History
To see what changes were introduced by merging a branch, use:
git diff branch1...branch2
The triple-dot syntax shows the differences between the tips of the two branches while ignoring common ancestors, effectively showing changes introduced by the merge.
How to See the Differences between two Branches?
When working on a Git repository with multiple branches, it’s essential to compare the changes between different branches to understand the differences and merge them effectively. Git provides several commands to visualize the differences between branches. In this article, we’ll explore how to see the differences between the two branches step by step.
Table of Content
- Using git diff Command
- Using git difftool Command
- Using git log Command
- Using Gitk
- Using External Diff Tools
- Viewing Commit Differences
- Comparing Merged History
- Conclusion