The File Difference Analyzer is a powerful tool designed to compare two files and accurately identify their differences. Whether you're working with text, code, or data files, this application streamlines the process of spotting changes, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed.

The tool provides the flexibility to output the differences in various formats, including plain text, side-by-side comparison, and more. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of use cases, from simple file comparison tasks to complex version control and quality assurance processes.

With an intuitive user interface and robust functionality, the File Difference Analyzer is an essential utility for developers, writers, and anyone who needs to keep track of file changes efficiently.

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Follow these steps to set up and link the project from GitHub.

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (version 14.x or higher)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

1. Clone the Repository

Open your terminal and clone the repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/AlexNeva/backend-project-46.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

Change your directory to the project folder:

cd backend-project-46

3. Install Dependencies

Install the required dependencies using npm:

make install

4. Linking the Project

Run the following command to create a global link:

npm link

To use the gendiff tool, run the following command in your terminal:

gendiff [options] <filepath1> <filepath2>

This command compares two configuration files and outputs the differences between them.

• -V, --version: Outputs the version number of the gendiff tool.

• -f, --format [type]: Specifies the output format of the difference. Available formats include:

  • "stylish" (default)
  • "plain"
  • "json"

• -h, --help: Displays the help information for the command.