Kompare

Kompare is a graphical diff and merge tool primarily designed for the KDE desktop environment. It allows users to visually compare and merge files and directories. Its core functionality lies in highlighting the differences between two versions of a file, showing added, deleted, and modified lines. For directories, Kompare can show differences in file names, sizes, and modification times.

The tool offers a user-friendly interface that presents comparisons in a side-by-side or three-way merge view. This visual representation aids in understanding the changes made between different versions of a document or code. Kompare also provides functionalities for merging changes from one file or directory into another. Users can select which differences to keep or discard, facilitating a controlled integration of modifications.

Kompare is often integrated with version control systems like Subversion (SVN) and Git, allowing developers to use it for reviewing changes and resolving merge conflicts directly within their workflow. This integration streamlines the process of managing code revisions. The application is known for its clarity in displaying differences and its straightforward approach to merging, making it a useful utility for software developers and anyone who needs to manage and compare file versions.