diff patch linux commands

Create a Patch for a Single File in Linux

diff -u OriginalFile UpdatedFile > PatchFile
diff -ruN OriginalDir UpdatedDir > PatchFile

Apply a Patch to a File

patch OriginalFile < PatchFile
patch -p0 < PatchFile

Undo a Patch

patch -R OriginalFile < PatchFile
patch -R -p0 OriginalFile < PatchFile

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