Question 1

How do I host diff.rs on my own server?

Accepted Answer

Build it with 'trunk build --release' to generate files in the 'dist' folder, then deploy those on any static hosting service like Netlify or GitHub Pages, similar to its GitLab Pages setup with compression.

Question 2

What Rust versions can diff.rs compare?

Accepted Answer

It can compare any versions available on crates.io by querying the API directly, but the UI may limit selection to published releases; check the deployed app for specific version support.

Question 3

Is diff.rs better than using cargo-diff for crate changes?

Accepted Answer

diff.rs offers a web-based visual interface for quick browsing without local setup, while cargo-diff is a command-line tool for local analysis; choose based on whether you prefer browser access or CLI integration.

Question 4

Can diff.rs work offline or with private crates?

Accepted Answer

No, it requires internet access to fetch data from crates.io and doesn't support private registries, limiting use to publicly available crates as per its design.

Question 5

What analytics does diff.rs collect and is it mandatory?

Accepted Answer

It uses optional, cookie-less analytics to measure usage without tracking, as stated in the README; data is publicly viewable, and adblockers typically block it, ensuring user privacy.

Question 6

How does diff.rs handle large crates with many files?

Accepted Answer

Performance relies on WebAssembly efficiency, but very large crates might slow down browser rendering; there's no mention of pagination or optimization for massive diffs in the docs.

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