Code Compare

What Is a Code Comparer/Diff Checker?

Code Compare is a useful tool that can highlight the differences between two different versions of the same code. This is useful for tracking changes across different versions of a code during updates and rollbacks. 

Code Compare is also called Diff Checker, which stands for “Difference Checker.” The Diff Checker highlights additions, deletions, and replacements in different colors so that you can instantly spot the differences.

Such a tool has many uses for programmers, QA testers, and even students getting their hands wet with coding.

How the Code Comparer Tool Works

Here’s how you can use our online code comparison tool. 

• Open our code comparer in a browser window.
• Copy and paste one version of your code into the left input panel.
• Copy and paste the second version of your code in the right input panel.
• The differences will be highlighted as soon as the second code is entered. 

That’s all you need to do to use our difference checker tool. 

Our Code compare tool is quite useful in a lot of scenarios. Here’s how they can be used in reality. 

• Version control and debugging.

Changes in code can result in unintended behaviour. Seeing the changes between the two versions can easily help programmers debug their code.

• Students Learning Version Control.

Programming students need to know version control basics. The diff checker can help students with that by showing them the differences in different versions of a code base.

Key Features of Our Diff Checker Tool

Here are the key features of our diff checker that make a good case for why more people should use it.

• Real-time, side-by-side, or inline view. The real-time side-by-side view enables easier debugging and code comparison.
• Line highlighting with color-coded changes. The color-coded highlights make it extremely easy to spot the differences. This is great when you are comparing huge code files. 
• Supports large files and multiple file formats. You can compare standard text, PHP, Python, Java, C++, and any other high-level programming language. 
• No data saved — privacy-first design. If you are worried about your code getting leaked, then worry not. Our diff checker doesn’t share or send any data pertaining to your code anywhere. All the data stays on your device.
• Works on all devices (desktop and mobile). Since the code comparer is web-based, it can work on any device using a web browser. So, it works on mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. 

That’s why it is a great tool for safely checking the difference in your code. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this diff checker store or send my code anywhere?

No, all the data stays on your device. No data is shared, so you can check your code without worrying about it getting leaked.

What programming languages are supported?

Standard text and all high-level programming languages like Python, C++, Java, and JavaScript are supported by the diff checker.

How are the differences highlighted?

The differences are highlighted in layers. Here’s how it works. 

• First, the lines that have differences get a yellow border. 
• The different parts of the line are underlined in red.

Does it support large code files?

While you can’t check files with millions of lines, files that have a couple of thousand lines of code are supported.

Can I compare files instead of pasting code?

Yes, you can compare text files instead of code. Just copy and paste the text instead of the code, and the differences will be highlighted in the same way.

Is this tool suitable for beginners?

Yes, this compare text online tool is very beginner-friendly because it clearly highlights all the differences automatically. The only input it requires is two versions of a text or code file.

How is this different from version control systems like Git?

Our file compare tool is not a fully fledged version control system like Git. It does not store multiple copies of your code anywhere. It only performs the basic function of showing the differences between two versions of the same code.