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A Pharo classes comparer

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Class-diff: A Pharo classes comparer using Needleman-Wunsch

by hernanmd·Jul 15, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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●●SolidNiche Gem

Needleman-Wunsch algorithm brings bioinformatics DNA matching to Smalltalk class diffs.

Strengths
  • Applying sequence alignment algorithms to code structure is a genuinely clever angle.
  • Native Spec 2 integration provides a proper IDE experience within Pharo.
Weaknesses
  • Audience is restricted to the tiny remaining community of Pharo Smalltalk users.
  • Lacks integration with modern Git workflows outside the Pharo image environment.
Target Audience

Pharo and Smalltalk developers maintaining legacy codebases

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