What are the programs for quick comparison of two files JavaScript, HTML, CSS, similar to VCS-systems? That is, you transfer two files, and the program shows how they differ, and in which lines. But for any local files, without some kind of centralized system and installation.

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  • Faster and more convenient to immediately compare files in the same text editor / IDE that you use, without installing additional programs. In Sublime Text 3, I have not yet seen the failure of the SublimeFileDiffs plugin that is used for this purpose. Thank. - Sasha Chernykh
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    I vote for closing this question as not relevant, because the answers on software recommendations are subjective. Moreover, the list is already there and is maintained on the wiki - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_file_comparison_tools - Kromster

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It’s faster and more convenient not to open third-party programs once again, and when everything is immediately done in one editor / IDE.

Sublime Text 3 Solutions

Fast

Plugin FileDiffs , documentation in the same place, by reference.

FileDiffs plugin example

The differences between the files themselves are highlighted and the line numbers are given - this is enough for me personally.

Advanced

Sublimerge plugin 3, installation instructions at the end of the page . He is freemium, but if you don’t want to give money, you only have to (sometimes not often enough) endure a pop-up window with an offer to buy it. Work example:

Sublimerge

Of the benefits would be the ability to integrate with version control systems SVN, Git and Mercurial (Bazaar is not yet supported). For example, to compare a file in local storage with any of its versions on a remote repository, you need to right-click somewhere in the text of this file, in the context menu that appears, Sublimerge → Compare to revision ... → select the required version for comparison.

Details in the documentation .

  • And if you do not create a single Wiki answer from all the others, by analogy with the bibliography? ;-) - Kromster
  • @Kromster, I'm all for it, though, most likely, the question will soon be closed. I myself can only google solutions for other advanced editors / IDEs, but since I don’t use them personally, unlike FileDiffs, I will be incompetent in making a value judgment. If someone else will be - please. - Sasha Chernykh
  • IMHO just transfer the question to the wiki will save it from being closed. And just on the wiki, all evaluative judgment will not be needed - just a list with features will remain (such as platform and payment / open source) - Kromster
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    True, everything has been done before us - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_file_comparison_tools - Kromster

If under Linux, then the built-in diff utility is perfect.

    I advise you to look in the direction of Winmerge

    It makes sense to look at these programs, they are specially sharpened for programmers. Meld, for example, I use as an external utility to view / merge changes in the IDE. The switch is all free and works on multiple platforms.

    1. Meld
    2. p4merge
    3. Tkdiff
    4. Diffuse

      I recommend to see Araxis Merge - nice interface and good functionality. Most of all I liked the use of filters and regulars in comparisons.

      • A significant drawback for users is that the program is paid, not open source. - Sasha Chernykh

      In kdiff3 Linux systems, I consider the ideal solution

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        The word "perfect" is better not to use at all. - PinkTux
      • after the "ideal" is the word "I think", therefore, in this context, I consider it appropriate. I can paraphrase: "perfect in my opinion" :) - Roman Novoselov
      • Why linux only? it also works on Windows, I compare xml files to it, very conveniently. - heff