How do you compare the changes between two branches using git diff?

To compare the changes between two branches using git diff, you can use the following command:

git diff branch1 branch2

Replace branch1 and branch2 with the names of the branches you want to compare. This command will show you the differences between the tips of the two branches.

Example

If you want to compare a feature branch named feature-branch with the main branch named master, you would run:

git diff master feature-branch

This will display the changes that are in feature-branch but not in master.

Additional Notes

• If you want to compare your current branch with another branch, you can omit the first branch name:

git diff master

This compares your current branch with master.

• The output will show lines that have been added (with a + symbol) and lines that have been removed (with a - symbol), helping you understand the differences between the two branches.