Node Watch

Node Watch

Node Watch is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides a seamless development experience for JavaScript projects by enabling live reload functionality. It allows you to monitor changes in your JavaScript files and automatically restarts the Node.js server as you modify your code.

Features

• Live Reload: Automatically restarts the Node.js server when changes are detected in your JavaScript files.
• Integrated Terminal: Utilizes the VS Code terminal to manage and display server output.
• User-Friendly Commands: Start and stop the Node.js server with simple commands directly from the command palette.

Installation

You can install Node Watch from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. Open VS Code, go to the Extensions view, search for "Node Watch", and click install.

Usage

1. Starting the Node Server:

   • Open a JavaScript file in your workspace.
   • Use the command palette (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P) and select "Node Watch: Start Node Server".
   • The extension verifies the file type and ensures it is saved before launching the server.

2. Stopping the Node Server:

   • To stop the Node.js server, use the "Node Watch: Stop Node Server" command from the command palette.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.90.0 or higher.
• Node.js installed on your system.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Please ensure that your code adheres to the coding standards and passes all tests before submitting.

Bugs and Issues

If you encounter any bugs or issues, please open an issue on GitHub.

Support

For support or any questions, you can reach out to the author, via the GitHub repository.