File Compare and Highlight - Java

Question

Hi Friends, I want to compare two text files and want to highlight the differences. Can any one of you help me in doing that thro Java program.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Just google for Java diff library, there are tons of them.

Answer 2

The google-diff-match-path library seems to provide the functionality you need. Here's a demo of it in action.

Answer 3

In Eclipse right click on filename in navigator bar, then select "Compare With".