Re: [BUG] "git diff --word-diff" gives a diff while they are only space changes
On 2026-05-28 12:25:01 -0700, Michael Montalbo wrote:
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> > Thanks for the ideas, Chris. Here is my attempt at synthesizing Chris'
> > suggestions and Junio's feedback:
> >
> > The `--word-diff` option operates by taking the same line-by-line
> > diff that is produced without the option and computing
> > word-by-word changes within each hunk. This may produce a
> > larger diff than a dedicated word-diff tool would. If Git
> > acquires a different implementation in the future, the output
> > may change. Note that this is similar to the `--diff-algorithm`
> > option, which may also change the output.
> >
> > Does this work?
>
> Updated the patch with the revised wording:
> https://lore.kernel.org/git/pull.2113.git.1778686956622.gitgitgadget@gmail.com/T/#t
>
> Please feel free to pick up, modify, or drop as appropriate.
Just to say that this new text is fine for me.
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