How to use git difftool Command In Git
If you prefer a visual side-by-side comparison of the differences between branches, you can use the git difftool command with a difftool of your choice, such as vimdiff, meld, or kdiff3.
To use git difftool, first configure your preferred difftool:
git config --global diff.tool <tool_name>
Then, run the following command to see the differences between branches:
git difftool <branch1> <branch2>
For example, to use vimdiff to compare the master and feature branches:
git difftool master feature
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