Adding full directory via diff & patch

Question

Hi.

Is it possible to add a full directory via diff and patch?

It seems as very convenient way to add additional modules on top of standard code-base.

I googled for some solutions, but they generally work on file level, not on directory level.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Two quick suggestions--these should help

1. You need the flag -r | --recursive

2. You probably also need --unidirectional-new-file or -N | --new-file.

as I have done what you have in mind here.

Answer 2

Answering myself:

diff -urPp old_dir/ new_dir/ > new_module.patch

Seems to do the trick.