Compare Code Changes Side-by-Side
Code diff viewers are essential tools for developers, allowing you to compare different versions of code and identify changes, additions, and deletions. Our online code diff viewer provides a clear, side-by-side comparison that makes it easy to spot differences and understand code changes.
Why Use a Code Diff Viewer?
- Code Review: Review changes before merging code
- Debugging: Compare working vs broken code
- Version Control: Understand changes between versions
- Learning: See how code evolves over time
- Collaboration: Review team member contributions
- Documentation: Track code changes and history
Common Use Cases
- Pull Request Reviews: Review code changes in PRs
- Merge Conflicts: Compare conflicting changes
- Code Audits: Review code for security and quality
- Refactoring: Compare before and after refactoring
- Bug Fixes: Compare buggy vs fixed code
- Feature Development: Track feature implementation
Diff Display Features
- Side-by-side comparison view
- Line-by-line highlighting of changes
- Added lines highlighted in green
- Removed lines highlighted in red
- Modified lines shown with context
- Line numbers for easy reference
Best Practices
- Keep diffs focused and small
- Review changes in context
- Look for unintended side effects
- Check for security issues
- Verify test coverage for changes
