How to compare files?

To compare files in Linux, you can use the diff command. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Terminal.

2. Navigate to the directory where your files are located. For example:

   cd ~/project

3. Use the diff command to compare two files. For example:

   diff file1.txt file2.txt

This command will display the differences between file1.txt and file2.txt.

Example Output:

If there are differences, you might see output like:

1c1
< this is file1
---
> this is file2

Additional Options:

• Use -u for a unified format:

  diff -u file1.txt file2.txt

• Use -i to ignore case differences:

  diff -i file1.txt file2.txt

Feel free to ask if you need more details or examples!