Comparing versions of a java project

Question

My developer sent me the source code to the new version of an application that he updated for me. Is it possible for me to compare the source code from a previous version with this one to see what changes were made? I'm using Eclipse and OSX. Thanks in advance.

You can also use FileMerge, which comes bundled with Xcode on Mac. — jahroy
– jahroy, Commented May 5, 2014 at 20:10

Bizmarck · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-05 20:13:45Z

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In the future, you should look into using a version control system, like SVN (SmartSVN, TortoiseSVN, etc. etc...) This usually has an integrated tool to see differences from one version to the next. For now, something like BeyondCompare, WinDiff, UNIX command line diff, etc.

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jahroy Over a year ago

This begs an important question: "is the project under version control?" If it is, the OP probably wouldn't be asking the question...

Bizmarck Over a year ago

Which is why I am suggesting he consider it in the future

Kaveh Ghahremani · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-05 19:44:29Z

You can use a "diff tool" to generate a nicely readable report of differences for you. See some examples here: http://www.git-tower.com/blog/diff-tools-mac/

Andres · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-05 21:20:57Z

For comparing two files (or folders) on Eclipse, select both files (or folders), right click on any of them, and select Compare With option from the context menu.

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