Compare two files IDEA

1. What is the best way to compare two files?
2. Can we compare 2 files in Intellij?
3. How to compare two jar files in Intellij?

What is the best way to compare two files?

Use the diff command to compare text files. It can compare single files or the contents of directories. When the diff command is run on regular files, and when it compares text files in different directories, the diff command tells which lines must be changed in the files so that they match.

Can we compare 2 files in Intellij?

Compare two or three files

In the Project tool window, select the files you want to compare and choose Compare Files, or press Ctrl+D . Alternatively, select one file, choose Compare With from its context menu, and select a file that is outside your project.

How to compare two jar files in Intellij?

You can compare files of any types, including binaries and . jar files. To open the dialog, select two files to compare or a file to compare its versions and press Ctrl+D .