Compare++
Compare++ is an auxiliary tool for programmers and Web developers. The tool can syntax-aware compare text files and folders quickly, do 3-way merge. It is useful to detect differences of codes and match.[1] In the review of Softsea in the June 2, 2010, Compare++ was awarded 5 stars rating.[2] Compare++ runs on Microsoft Windows and is compatible with Windows 7.[3]
On May 31, 2010, Compare++ got an Editor's Pick by Brothersoft. The editor described that "Compare++ structured compares and merges code, files and folders, and can detect function changes" and "highlights differences in a side-by-side interface".[4]
Sinix, writing for Russian Software Developer Network (RSDN) on May 15, 2010, commented the beta version of Compare++ and said "Compare++ (beta, but the potential is good)", and "Compare++ already knows how to detect and align methods, but only for C++ files. They promise to support other languages".[5] In version 2, it can do syntax-aware comparison not only for C/C++ but also for Java, C#, Javascript, CSS.
Features
According to the description on pcmag.com,[6] Compare++ includes following features:
- Do data comparison, source code structured comparison, smart code diff and directory synchronization;
- Ignore comment, newline, pure format changes;
- Compare similar functions even from different files;
- Aligns and compares sub-sections of files such as C++ functions, classes;
- In-place editing and comparing of files;
- Compare or open the containing folder for loaded files;
- Integrates with other products such as revision control system;
- Command line interface;
See also
References
Warning: According to Norton, BrotherSoft is rated red. Use it with extreme caution.
- "A useful auxiliary tool for file/code comparison". PCHome.de. 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- "Softsea editors review". Softsea. 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- "Compare++ - Windows 7 Download awards". Windows7Download. 2010-06-04. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- "Brothersoft editors review". Brothersoft. 2010-05-31. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- "Diff-tools:What is all that miserable?". rsdn.ru. 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-06-05.
- "Compare++'s Description". PCMAG.COM. 2010-05-28. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-06-05.