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GNU patch vs xxdiff

A side-by-side look at GNU patch and xxdiff. 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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xxdiff

xxdiff

Development

xxdiff is an open source visual file and directory comparison tool for Linux/Unix systems. It compares two files or directories side-by-side and highlights the differences in color, allowing you to easily see changed, added, or removed lines. It is useful for comparing revisions of text files like source code.

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