diff
SafeCompare files
diff -u <file1> <file2>
Shows differences. -u gives unified format (patch standard); -r compares directories. Vital for config review.
Examples
diff -u nginx.conf nginx.conf.bakReview config changesdiff -r dirA dirBCompare directories
Syntax
diff [-u] [-r] <a> <b>
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