xdelta

1. xdelta is a command line tool widely used for creating and applying binary delta patches.
2. Delta patches are used to efficiently update binary files by only sending the differences between the old and new versions.
3. This tool is implemented in C and offers cross-platform compatibility, working on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
4. It supports various file formats, including plain binary files, executables, and archive files.
5. xdelta employs advanced delta compression algorithms to minimize the size of the patches while ensuring efficient patch application.
6. It uses the BSD license, allowing users to freely use, modify, and distribute the tool.
7. The command line interface offers a wide range of options to customize the patch generation or application process.
8. xdelta can produce both normal and VCDIFF delta patches, providing different methods for creating and applying patches.
9. This tool is often utilized for software updates, game patches, and version control systems to reduce file transfer size and save bandwidth.
10. xdelta has gained popularity due to its reliability, efficiency, and flexibility in the field of binary delta patching.