GNU bug report logs - #23596
Add exclude directories feature

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From: <daveparrish <at> tutanota.com>
To: <bug-diffutils <at> gnu.org>
Subject: Add exclude directories feature
Date: Sat, 21 May 2016 15:23:14 +0100 (BST)

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Hello,
I would like to add a feature to the diff utility. The feature would allow 
exclude patterns to match directories as well as base filenames so entire 
directories can easily be ignored.
The feature adds the option `--exclude-directory` which is intended to be 
used with `--exclude=PAT` or `--exclude-from=FILE`.
I've attached a patch file which adds this feature along with a couple of 
tests and documentation.
Is this something that can be added to diff?
David
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