Diff Checker
Compare two blocks of text without installing a desktop diff tool.
Comparing code snippets or configs meant switching to a desktop tool or pasting into a heavy enterprise diff app.
A public deployment is available to try.
Case Study
Before
Comparing code snippets, configs, or documents required switching between desktop tools or pasting into heavy enterprise diff tools that weren't web-accessible.
After
Delivered an instant, zero-install diff tool that handles large text comparisons in the browser. Used daily for code reviews, config comparisons, and document versioning.
How it's solved
Created a lightweight browser-based diff tool with side-by-side comparison, inline highlighting, and support for multiple diff algorithms. Added URL-based sharing so teams can compare snippets without installing anything.
Trade-offs
Very large files can slow down the in-browser diff algorithm — it's built for typical snippets and configs, not huge datasets.
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