Run the Diff Command
Once you have checked out the branches, you can use the git diff command to compare files between the two branches.
git diff branch1 branch2 -- <file_path>
Replace <file_path> with the path to the file you want to compare. Omitting <file_path> will compare all files between the 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