git diff compare branches code example

Example 1: git show diff between branches

git diff branch_1..branch_2

Example 2: git diff between branches file

Just specify your local branch1 or remote origin/branch2
git diff branch1 origin/branch2	#show diff referenced from second branch
git diff branch1 branch2 file.txt #show diff only between file.txt

Example 3: get difference between two git branches

Just specify your local branch1 or remote origin/branch2
git diff branch1 origin/branch2	#show diff referenced from second branch