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What does the diff view show and how do you use it?

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The diff view shows the differences between the desired state (Git) and the live state for each out-of-sync resource, highlighting added, removed, or changed fields. It's used to review exactly what a sync will change before applying, and to diagnose why an app is OutOfSync.
argocd app diff my-app
Real-world example Before approving a production sync, the reviewer inspects the diff to confirm only the intended image tag changed.

Common follow-ups: Why review the diff before sync? | Where do you see the diff?

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