2016-06-30-git-diff-algorithm.md 578 B
title: Better Git diff algorithm
categories: bits
According to Git documentation{:rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"}
the diff uses one of four algorithms.
According to this SO explanation{:rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"}
the histogram algorithm has all of patience's goodness, and it's slightly
faster than the default algorithm.
Add to your ~/.gitconfig
[diff]
algorithm = histogram