compare

The compare command line tool is a utility program that compares two files or directories.

It is commonly used to identify differences between two versions of a file or to compare the contents of two directories. It can highlight the changes between the files, displaying additions, deletions, and modifications.

The compare tool provides a user-friendly interface to visually compare files side by side, allowing users to easily identify and understand the differences. It can also generate reports in various formats, such as HTML or plain text, to summarize the differences between the files or directories.

This command line tool is especially useful for developers, system administrators, and anyone who needs to track changes in files or directories, ensuring that updates and modifications are accurately identified and managed effectively.