How to use the diff command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the DIFF command, which reports file differences. For text files, it shows line-by-line differences, while for other file types, it only indicates if they differ. The tutorial demonstrates comparing two text files, explaining how to interpret the output. An example with attendee lists illustrates the command's practical use, emphasizing the need for sorted order in text files.

Can you explain the example given about the attendees in the June and July meetings?

Why is it important for text files to be in sorted order when using the DIFF command?