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diff: Compare files (lists changes to turn `old_file` into `new_file`).
$ diff ${old_file} ${new_file}
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The command "diff ${old_file} ${new_file}" is used to compare the contents of two files and highlight the differences between them.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "diff" is the command itself, which stands for "difference."
- "${old_file}" refers to the path or name of the old file you want to compare.
- "${new_file}" is the path or name of the new file you want to compare.
When you execute this command, the differences between the old_file and new_file will be displayed in the terminal. It will show which lines were added, removed, or modified in the new_file compared to the old_file. Additionally, some options can be used with the "diff" command to control the output format or perform more specific comparisons.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.