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GNU patch vs Notepad++

A side-by-side look at GNU patch and Notepad++. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU patch

GNU patch

Development

GNU patch is an open-source utility for applying patches to text files. It allows users to modify source code files by applying differences files, also known as patches, which contain the changes between two versions of a file.

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Notepad++

Notepad++

Development

Notepad++ is a free and open-source text editor for Windows. It supports syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages and markup languages. Notepad++ is highly customizable with plugins and themes and includes features like multi-view editing, macro recording and code folding.

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