In the Linux Crash Course series, we go over one important foundational topic around Linux one video at a time! And this time around, the diff command takes the spotlight. In this video, you’ll see examples of the diff command in action, and more.

Thanks to Linode for sponsoring the Linux Crash Course series! Check them out and get your very own cloud Linux server ➜ https://linode.com/learnlinuxtv

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQKHvKbmSzGMvUrVtJYnUA/join

## Support LearnLinuxTV (commission earned):
– Get your own cloud server with Linode ➜ https://linode.com/learnlinuxtv
– Support me on Patreon and get early access to new content! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron
– Check out my latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com
– Check out Shells.com to spin up your very own Linux or Windows desktop in the cloud ➜ https://learnlinux.link/shells
– Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon
– Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot

## Individual sections:
00:00 – Intro
00:46 – Get your very own cloud Linux server with Linode (sponsor)
02:03 – Quick summary of the diff command
04:12 – Having the diff command explicitly tell us if files are identical or not
06:17 – A real world example showing a situation in which the diff command can help you out
11:47 – Understanding the output of the diff command
13:44 – What do the characters mean within the output of the diff command?
15:18 – Another example of comparing two files with diff, but with more advanced change characters
18:27 – Colorized output with the diff command
19:33 – Viewing more verbose output with the diff command

## Recommended evergreen videos:
– How to create a bootable flash drive for installing Linux ➜ https://linux.video/flash-usb
– Understanding Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms
– OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh
– LVM Deep-dive ➜ https://linux.video/lvm
– How to better secure OpenSSH ➜ https://linux.video/secure-ssh

## LearnLinuxTV Links:
– Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv
– Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv

## About the host
– Personal blog ➜ https://www.jaylacroix.com
– Twitter ➜ https://learnlinux.link/twitter

## FAQ
– Which distro do I use? ➜ https://learnlinux.link/mydistro
– My recording gear (commissions earned) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/recording-stuff

Disclaimer: LearnLinuxTV provides technical content on YouTube that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). LearnLinuxTV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. The viewer is expected to follow best judgement and to make his/her/their best decisions while working with production or non-production systems and hardware.

#Linux #CommandLine #LinuxTutorial