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Show Added/Deleted/Modified Word Count in File History with Sorting Support for Writers and Academic Researchers #2002

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CamWam opened this issue Jan 21, 2025 · 0 comments

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CamWam commented Jan 21, 2025

Summary: Could you please add a feature to display the number of words (or characters) added, deleted, or modified for each file in the file history view? Additionally, it would be beneficial if the history entries could be sorted based on these metrics.

Use Case: As someone who frequently edits and writes content, I use Git for version control and have set up an automated backup system that saves changes approximately every 30 seconds. However, existing tools do not provide a clear, detailed view of how much content has changed (e.g., number of words/characters added or removed) for each commit. This feature would significantly enhance the experience for text editors, writers, and content creators by giving them quick insights into the extent of changes.

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Proposed Features:

Show Word/Character Change Count: Add a column in the file history view that displays:
Words added.
Words deleted.
Words modified.
Sorting Options: Enable sorting the file history based on:
Total words added, deleted, or modified.
Net change in words.
Benefits:

Enhanced Productivity: Writers can easily track their progress and focus on significant edits.
Improved Usability: Sorting by change size helps users quickly find commits with the most meaningful edits.
Broad Applicability: The feature would benefit not just writers but also developers and content managers working on documentation or text-heavy files.
This functionality would be a game-changer for professionals who rely on Git for iterative writing or editing.

Thank you for considering this request!

It would be even better if the changes could display the deduplicated parts as well.

@CamWam CamWam changed the title Show Added/Deleted/Modified Word Count in File History with Sorting Support Show Added/Deleted/Modified Word Count in File History with Sorting Support for Writers and Academic Researchers Jan 21, 2025
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