How to use Git Difftool In GIT
For a more visual comparison, you can use git difftool
, which opens the differences in a diff tool like vimdiff
, meld
, or any other configured diff tool.
Comparing Entire Branches
git difftool main..feature-branch
Comparing Specific Files
git difftool main..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