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I quite often have the need to compare the structure of 2 databases between servers, or sometimes on the same server. Whilst RedGate provide a very good solution, i prefer not to pay for software unless i really have to. I figure, i’m a software developer, i should be able to make one… or modify an existing open source one so suite my needs.

Now, there is already a very good solution, called Open DBDiff. Hosted on CodePlex, http://www.codeplex.com/OpenDBiff/. This does almost everything i need it to do and it’s open source, so i figure i will build upon what is already there. As there is no point in re-inventing the wheel. I have a few features that i have added (re-sizable window panes, and the biggest which is a visual diff tool.)

So i have created a project on google hosting, as this is an open project and i intend on keeping my code up to date with and further developments to Open DBDiff, please check here or on the google code project page here. I’ll be posting from time to time, but i intend to be updating quite regularly, as there are a few features on my list. Feel free to create issues and add suggestions of features.