Diffs Glossary

Browse 3 diffs terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Diffs Terms

Change Set: A grouped collection of modifications made together, often represented as a commit, patch, or deployable unit of work. Thinking in change sets helps teams...
Delta: The difference between two states, versions, values, or outputs. Engineers use it casually for code diffs, metric movement, and change magnitude.
Patch File: A file containing differences between versions of code, usually in a format that tools like `patch` or version control systems can apply. Patch files remain...