Feature Request – Saving Differences Between Files of Different Languages

[tarkain68]

Context:
Currently, when comparing two files in Visual Studio Code (for example, an English file and its French translation), the diff system fails to recognize that the two files are identical in terms of content except for the language. Consequently, it displays all differences, making the review of modifications tedious.

Description of the Request:

Targeted Diff Saving:
Allow users to save the result of the comparison between two files by focusing only on the differences relevant to the translation.

Ignore Language-Related Variations:
Add an option that allows ignoring structural or formatting differences that result solely from the translation, so that only significant modifications are displayed and saved.

Manual Configuration:
Integrate a feature that allows users to manually specify the source language and the target language to refine the comparison and improve the relevance of the saved diff.

Expected Benefits:

Improved Efficiency:
Translators and developers will be able to quickly identify and review only the actual translation modifications without being overwhelmed by unnecessary differences.

Optimized Code Reviews:
A streamlined diff will facilitate the verification and validation processes of translations in multilingual projects.

Time Saving:
This feature would significantly reduce the time spent analyzing comparisons by focusing only on what truly matters.

Use Cases:

Multilingual Projects:
In applications requiring multiple localizations, this feature will help compare the original file with its translations by displaying only the effective modifications due to the translation.

Translation Review:
Translation teams can use this option to ensure that the translated version is consistent with the source content without being distracted by superficial differences.

Conclusion:
Adding this feature to Visual Studio Code would provide a solution tailored to the needs of teams working on multilingual projects. It would enhance the efficiency of the translation process and clarity during the review of modifications by allowing only the relevant differences to be saved and consulted.

Thank you for considering this request for a future update of the editor.

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