System File Type – diff

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System File Type

diff

Code
Windows Explorer icon for the diff file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A text file describing line-oriented changes between file versions.

Characteristics

Usually unified or context diff text containing file headers and added, removed, or contextual lines.

Common Uses

Code review, source-control interchange, reproducible edits, patch distribution, and rollback analysis.

Compatible Programs

  • Git
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Beyond Compare
  • GNU patch

Sources

diff Available by Year Taken/Created

diff — Live from Microsoft

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