Diamond: diff two XML files

Registered by Patrick Farrell

This project focusses on extending the capabilities of Diamond. It is very common to have multiple slightly different input files for the same problem, for comparing the quality and efficiency of different discretisations or options. It would be very useful to be able to see in an intuitive way (for example, with the use of colour) the differences between two similar input files. During the project, the developer will develop the capability to compare two XML files, and display the differences between them in an intuitive way to the user. If time permits. This project will significantly improve the usability of Diamond, making it even easier to correctly configure scientific models and to deliver reliable computational results.

Blueprint information

Status:
Started
Approver:
Patrick Farrell
Priority:
Undefined
Drafter:
Patrick Farrell
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
Fraser Waters
Definition:
Discussion
Series goal:
None
Implementation:
Beta Available
Milestone target:
None
Started by
Fraser Waters

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[fwaters] Comments on how best to do this? Coloring in the LHS, or bringing up both trees to compare side by side.
Show diffs between python code in the data view, should this diff all text data? What about numbers or vectors?
Should attributes be diffed? If so how should that be shown? Coloring in the attribute window?

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