How to compare text changes locally

Use local diffing when the before-and-after versions contain config, SQL, markup, or internal notes you do not want to send elsewhere.

When local comparison matters

  • Comparing SQL query revisions before a deployment or review
  • Checking how formatted HTML differs from the original snippet
  • Reviewing config changes that include internal hostnames or tokens

Simple workflow

  1. Prepare the original version and the revised version.
  2. Paste both into the diff checker.
  3. Review removed lines, added lines, and whether the cleaned version introduced unexpected changes.