diff-analysis

Analyzing a unified git diff involves parsing diff structures like `diff --git` and `@@` hunks to separate real semantic changes from formatting noise, classify file-level edits, and estimate the blast radius before commit or review.

Blast radius estimation in patch analysis infers downstream areas that could be impacted by a changeset, helping to frame specific verification needs and identify the risk surface before a code review or commit.

Checking intent against a git diff requires interpreting hunks with context to compare stated change goals against actual patch effects, ensuring the changeset logic aligns with the originally stated commit intent.

Diff analysis classifies changeset types including test-only edits, contract edits, and mechanical rewrites, interpreting the unified diff structure to focus on semantic meaning rather than formatting churn across code and contracts.

Separating logic edits from formatting churn requires classifying changeset types like rename, move, and mechanical rewrite, allowing you to focus on actual semantic deltas rather than superficial patch noise.

Enforcing stated-boundary exclusions during changeset review is necessary when analyzing patch risk surface, ensuring the diff analysis respects scope limits and ignores irrelevant hunks outside the defined boundaries.