Does Aptana have a file diff tool? Given it’s a fairly standard dev requirement, I’m surprised there isn’t one embedded in the IDE already. Does anyone have a good solution to this?
I haven’t had much experience with eclipse but seeing that Aptana is built as an Eclipse plugin, would other Eclipse plugins be compatible?
Thanks!
— Answer: (because it won’t let me answer my own question for 8 hours) —
Annnnnnnnd wouldn’t you know it, after months of ruing the lack of file diff every time the need has arisen, I’ve just found the functionality within Aptana.
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Select 2 files in the various file lists within Aptana via CTRL+left click (i.e. the Project Explorer or Navigator panes)
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right click on the highlighted file you want to appear on the left of the diff screen and chose the ‘Compare With’ -> ‘Each Other’ option.
I just updated Aptana to the newest release today so I’m not sure if it’s a new addition but I’d be willing to bet that it’s been there for a long time and I am just a nonce.
Ta for clicking on my question anyway. 🙂
Aptana does have file diff. It is under Compare With item when you right click a file in your project. Select two files and use Compare With > Each Other to see the diff between two local files. You can also compare your files with remote sources if you use synchronization or source control.