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which *git* diff algorithm is your default and why?
## default (myers)
The basic greedy diff algorithm. Currently, this is the default. if you don't know whart you are using, this is it (and it sucks)
## minimal
Spend extra time to make sure the smallest possible diff is produced.
##patience
Use "patience diff" algorithm when generating patches.
## histogram
This algorithm extends the patience algorithm to "support low-occurrence common elements".
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