watch.zig

watch <executable> [..args]

Linux executable watcher and runner:

1. Runs the executable (looks in PATH or use relative or absolute path).

2. On file change sends SIGTERM to process and waits for exit then starts it again.

Install

git clone https://github.com/e3dio/watch.zig

cd watch.zig

zig build -p ~/.local

Usage

When developing a project you can build and watch the src files:

zig build --watch

zig build --watch -p ~/.local

then watch the executable for fast development:

watch <executable> [..args]