Third batch of topics for 2.10
[gitweb.git] / Documentation / diff-options.txt
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@@ -63,6 +63,13 @@ ifndef::git-format-patch[]
        Synonym for `-p --raw`.
 endif::git-format-patch[]
 
+--compaction-heuristic::
+--no-compaction-heuristic::
+       These are to help debugging and tuning an experimental
+       heuristic (which is off by default) that shifts the hunk
+       boundary in an attempt to make the resulting patch easier
+       to read.
+
 --minimal::
        Spend extra time to make sure the smallest possible
        diff is produced.