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[eclipse-dev] Feedback requested: default diff direction in Eclipse
  • From: Andrey Loskutov <loskutov@xxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 5 May 2026 12:22:43 +0000
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We’ve recently changed the default diff direction in Eclipse to follow the common convention (left = base/original, right = modified), while still allowing users to switch back to the legacy order.
A non‑binding community poll is open to gather broader feedback on whether this should remain the default or revert to the historical Eclipse behavior:
👉 https://github.com/eclipse-platform/eclipse.platform.ui/discussions/3967
If you have an opinion on this change, your input is very welcome.
The poll is open until 14 May 2026.
Thanks for taking a look!

Kind regards,
Andrey Loskutov

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https://www.eclipse.org/user/aloskutov


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