International Journal Of Science, Technology & Management (IJSTM)
Vol. 4 No. 6 (2023): November 2023

Innovations in Software Configuration: Introducing a Data Comparison Tool Based on the Myers Diff Algorithm

Augustino, Lorentzo (Unknown)
Kusnadi, Adhi (Unknown)
Vasty Overbeek, Marlinda (Unknown)

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Publish Date
30 Nov 2023

Abstract

In the realm of software project development, it's not uncommon for changes to emerge at various stages of a project's lifecycle. Such alterations can manifest in virtually every facet of the software development process, from conceptual design decisions down to the minutiae of the source code. To proficiently manage and track these dynamic changes, professionals turn to a specialized toolset known as Software Configuration Management (SCM). One of the standout features that SCM tools bring to the table is the 'diff' capability. This functionality allows developers to identify and review the disparities between two versions of source code. Recognizing the importance and utility of this feature, the primary objective of this research is to create an advanced diff application. This application, by leveraging the Myers Diff algorithm, is meticulously designed to pinpoint and showcase differences in characters between two sets of text-based data. Moreover, it accentuates these differences by visually highlighting the contrasting characters between the two datasets. To ensure the reliability and accuracy of this newly developed tool, we undertook a series of validation tests. We juxtaposed the results from our application against those from a comparable existing tool. Impressively, the discrepancies in results were minimal, with a marginal difference of just 1%. This suggests not only the utility but also the precision of our application in real-world software development scenarios.

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International Journal of Science, Technology & Management (IJSTM) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of science, technology, innovation, engineering and ...