diff file

A 'diff file' is essential in software development and version control for tracking changes between file versions.

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Definition

B2Software Development

(technical)A text file that shows the differences between two versions of a file, highlighting additions, deletions, and modifications.

Example

  • The developer reviewed the diff file to understand the changes made in the latest commit.

B2Version Control

(technical)A file used to describe changes made to a file or set of files, often generated by version control systems.

Example

  • The git diff command generated a diff file that detailed the differences between the two branches.

B2Patch Management

(technical)A file that contains the differences needed to update or patch files by applying the recorded changes.

Example

  • The software update included a diff file to patch the existing installation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "diff file":

patch filetime differential