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Text Comparison Tool

Professional-grade difference checker with syntax highlighting, merge capabilities, and a built-in library of standard configuration templates.

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Category Text Analysis
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About

This utility provides a high-fidelity environment for identifying discrepancies between two textual data sources. Unlike standard text comparators, this tool is engineered for structural accuracy, employing an optimized implementation of the Myers difference algorithm (O(ND)). It supports character, word, and line-level granularity, making it indispensable for software engineers verifying code patches, legal professionals auditing contract revisions, and content editors tracking manuscript evolution.

We have integrated a Reference Database containing industry-standard templates (e.g., MIT Licenses, Nginx Configurations, JSON Schemas). This allows for immediate validation of your local files against global standards without manual searching.

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Formulas

The core logic computes the Shortest Edit Script (SES). Given two sequences A and B, the edit distance D is defined as:

D = N + M - 2⋅LCS(A, B)

Where LCS represents the length of the Longest Common Subsequence. The similarity ratio R is calculated as:

R = 2 × LCSN + M

Reference Data

AlgorithmTime ComplexityBest Use CaseMemory Usage
Myers DiffO(N⋅D)General Purpose, Git DefaultMedium
Patience DiffO(N log N)Code with moving blocksLow
Histogram DiffO(N)Speed over precisionVery Low
Hunt-McIlroyO(MN)Historical Legacy SystemsHigh

Frequently Asked Questions

The tool performs a two-pass render. First, it tokenizes the text based on the selected language (e.g., JavaScript keywords). Second, it overlays the Diff layer (insertions/deletions). This ensures that code remains readable even when heavily modified.
No. All calculations, including the "Reference Database" lookups, occur strictly within your browser's JavaScript engine (Client-Side). No data leaves your device.
It is a pre-loaded library of common standard files (Open Source Licenses, standard configuration files, boilerplate code). You can load these into the "Original" pane to compare your custom implementation against the official standard.
Check the "Ignore Whitespace" toggle. If your files differ only by indentation (tabs vs spaces) or line endings (CRLF vs LF), and this mode is active, the tool will mathematically consider them identical.