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I need to diff two source code directories and compare only cpp and h files. I can use diff -x PATTERN to exclude files but what if I have too ...
- 02-05-2009 #1Just Joined!
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Diff directories, only on specific files
I need to diff two source code directories and compare only cpp and h files. I can use diff -x PATTERN to exclude files but what if I have too many patterns to exclude? How can I specify what pattern to include?
- 02-05-2009 #2Linux Newbie
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hi jack,
i believe that's what the -X FILE (capital x) option is for, which allows you to specify a whole file of patterns to exclude.
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Thanks but it's too much work creating a special file with patterns to exclude then passing it to diff. I'm looking for a quick way to specify which files to compare.
- 02-05-2009 #4Linux Guru
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If you are looking for easy GUI interface then check Kompare -- I'm really impressed by it
Download Kompare 3.4 for Linux - Kompare is a utility for comparing files and viewing unified diff files (patches). - Softpedia - Lakshmipathi.G
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- 02-05-2009 #5Just Joined!
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I use meld and kompare when I need GUI but I also use diff quite often when I need to review all changes at once.
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