In this article, we introduce “WinMerge,” a tool that is incredibly useful in the development field. By reading this article, your efficiency in web production and program development will significantly improve!
I’ve been using it for quite a while, and I personally think it’s an essential tool for those involved in web production or development.
What is WinMerge?
In web production and program development, you deal with many files. Recently, git is often used for source control, but for small-scale projects that don’t use git or for checking past development data, another method is needed. This is where “WinMerge” comes into play.
Features of WinMerge
WinMerge is a tool that visually compares differences between files and folders. The contents of different files and folders are color-coded, making the differences obvious at a glance. Additionally, it makes it easy to identify files that exist and those that don’t.
Download WinMerge
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Install and Open WinMerge
Double-click the downloaded “WinMerge-2.XX.XX-jp-X-x64-Setup.exe” to install it. Once the installation is complete, open WinMerge to see the screen below.
Compare Local Files and Folders with WinMerge
Click “Open” from the “File” menu in the upper left corner of WinMerge. Enter the folders you want to compare into “First File or Folder” and “Second File or Folder” on the displayed screen, then click the “Compare” button.
Comparison Screen Image of Files and Folders
Folder Comparison Image
Different folders and files are displayed with colors. Files that only exist in one folder are also displayed.
File Comparison Image
Clicking on a color-coded file allows you to compare the file contents. The different parts of the file are also color-coded and can be merged.
Advanced Usage
WinMerge supports not only source code but also various file formats such as images and Excel files. This enables the comparison of differences across a wide range of file types.
Conclusion
WinMerge is a highly useful tool for web production and program development. In addition to comparing files and folders, it also includes a merge function for differences. With this single tool, you can greatly enhance your development efficiency. Take this opportunity to try out WinMerge!
