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Some stuff (revision control) is at least reasonably good, though it depends somewhat on what format you are saving text into. Also since most diff tools work o
by runevault 12y ago
Some stuff (revision control) is at least reasonably good, though it depends somewhat on what format you are saving text into. Also since most diff tools work on a new line level it isn't as useful as if they split on say periods/exclamation points/question marks, since those are the real dividing points in any form of writing (journalism/prose at least).
- cpach 12y agoI agree that prose requires different diffs than source code. Here is an example of how Github tackles that issue: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7240122 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7240122
- runevault 12y agoOh interesting I either had not seen or forgot about this. Good to know thanks!