What-the-Diff
Automate code review documentation and stakeholder updates
Target Audience
- Software development teams
- Engineering managers
- Technical project managers
- Open-source maintainers
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Overview
What-the-Diff simplifies developer workflows by automatically explaining technical code changes in plain English. It helps teams communicate updates effectively to non-technical colleagues while catching minor issues during reviews. The tool also creates shareable changelogs and weekly progress reports to keep everyone aligned.
Key Features
Automated PR Descriptions
AI writes technical change summaries automatically
Stakeholder Updates
Translates code changes into non-technical notifications
Inline Refactoring
Suggest code improvements directly during review
Progress Reports
Weekly summaries of all codebase changes
Token Controls
Manage usage limits and skip unnecessary reviews
Use Cases
Write pull request descriptions
Update non-technical stakeholders
Refactor minor code issues
Generate weekly development reports
Create public changelogs
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Saves hours on documentation tasks
- Supports multiple programming languages
- Doesn't store code or train AI models
- Multilingual output options
Cons
- Token-based pricing requires usage monitoring
- No rollover for unused tokens
- Requires full code access permissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does What-the-Diff store my code?
No, the tool doesn't store code or use it for AI training
What happens to unused tokens?
Tokens don't roll over between billing cycles
Which programming languages are supported?
Works with nearly all languages via English explanations
Integrations
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