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Diff Visualization Reference
Purpose: Read this when you need to visualize what changed between two versions, commits, schemas, or architectures.
Contents
- Commands
- Diff styles
- Color semantics
- Output rules
- Clarification triggers
Commands
/Canvas diff [file1] [file2]
/Canvas diff --before [commit]
/Canvas diff schema
/Canvas diff architecture
/Canvas history [diagram-name]
Diff Styles
| Style |
Use When |
| Side-by-Side |
Compare two snapshots directly |
| Overlay |
Show additions/removals in one picture |
| Timeline |
Show evolution across several revisions |
Color Semantics
| Meaning |
Recommended Color |
| Added |
Green / teal |
| Removed |
Coral / red |
| Modified |
Yellow / orange |
| Unchanged |
Gray |
Output Rules
- State the baseline and target versions.
- Tell the viewer what changed first.
- Keep one diff diagram focused on one change domain.
- Save to the diagram library only when the diff is reusable.
ON_DIFF_SCOPE
- File-level diff
- Schema diff
- Architecture diff
- Multi-step timeline
ON_DIFF_FORMAT
- Side-by-side
- Overlay
- Timeline
ON_DIFF_SAVE
- Save diff to library
- Show once only
