| `--diff-algorithm=(patience|minimal|histogram|myers)`:: |
| Choose a diff algorithm. The variants are as follows: |
| + |
| -- |
| `default`;; |
| `myers`;; |
| The basic greedy diff algorithm. Currently, this is the default. |
| `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". |
| -- |
| + |
| For instance, if you configured the `diff.algorithm` variable to a |
| non-default value and want to use the default one, then you |
| have to use `--diff-algorithm=default` option. |
