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# [Understanding git diff Output](https://blog.gumshoe.dev/understanding-git-diff-output?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

git diff output can be extremely confusing. This article seeks to demystify the command's output syntax.

Jun 18, 2023 · 16 min read · blog.gumshoe.dev  
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