Parsing diffs (generated with git-diff) with PHP [closed]

Question

I need to parse diff files (as created by Git).

I've already tried Text_Diff from PEAR and "PHP class for parsing diffs" solution. However, both can only generate diffs themselves.

Does anyone know ready-made solution?

p.s.: writing simple diff-viewer script.

What's your question? We're not going to write your entire script for you!!! — psx
– psx, Commented Jan 16, 2012 at 15:22
@psynnott: in fairness, he was not asking for someone to write his script, but rather if something is out there already. — Evert
– Evert, Commented Jan 16, 2012 at 15:28

GordonM · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-16 15:32:34Z

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There's the xdiff PHP extension. Failing that, you can always exec() the actual diff commandline tools from within your script.

answered Jan 16, 2012 at 15:32

GordonM

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I can't find any info about parsing diff files. de2.php.net/manual/en/book.xdiff.php.

xdiff is documented on php.net, as is using exec. The diff commandline tools are also well documented.

That's great, but i still can't see any solution for parsing diff files.