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+191
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
6
PER DAY
#52
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +42 | +191 | +540 |
| Per day | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
diff gained 191 stars in the last 30 days, about 6 a day, and now has 7.6K. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 546 stars a year. It ranks #52 among PHP repositories and #1,125 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2253
BEST RANK
Sep 30, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
diff has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2253. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
diff is an open-source project written in PHP: Diff implementation.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/diff.git
cd diff⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
diff coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed diff into PHP backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install diff using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/diff.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for diff.
Import diff into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `diff --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
sebastianbergmann/diff is currently ranked #1,125 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does diff do? +
Diff implementation
What language is diff written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is diff actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does diff have? +
diff has 7,648 stars and 89 forks on GitHub.
How does diff rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 7,648 stars, sebastianbergmann/diff is ranked #1,125 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #52 among PHP projects.
What license is diff distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
