uutils/diffutils

`diff3` command is not implemented

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#15 opened on Feb 18, 2024

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good first issue

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Description

Currently uutils' diffutils only implements the diff executable.

But GNU's diffutils also provide cmp, diff3 and sdiff.

This issue is a tracker for the implementation of the diff3 utility.

Documentation: https://www.gnu.org/software/diffutils/manual/html_node/Invoking-diff3.html.

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Research direction
Study the GNU diff3 documentation and existing uutils diff implementation. Identify the core algorithm for three way diff and plan the integration.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
RustGNU diffutils concepts
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60