Text & Code

How to Compare Two Code Files

Step-by-step guide to spotting differences between two versions of a code file using the DevHexLab Code Diff tool.

Tool Used

Code Diff Tool

Open tool
1

Open the Code Diff tool

Navigate to /tools/text/code-diff.

2

Paste the original code

Paste the original (before) version of the code into the left panel.

3

Paste the modified code

Paste the modified (after) version into the right panel.

4

Review the diff

Added lines are highlighted in green and removed lines in red. Use this to quickly understand what changed between two versions of a file.

All done!

You are ready to use Code Diff Tool like a pro.

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