Is there any way to make reloader run when files other than modules change?

[aacanakin]

For instance, I have a less plugin that compiles into css when the server starts. However, to recompile .less file after a small change, I need to restart web server.

So, is there a way to add folders that reloader watches other than module files?

[foxbunny]

Is there any reason you must tie compilation of assets to server start?

[foxbunny]

As far as I can see, FileCheckerThread class is used for checking. You could monkey-patch the class to get desired behavior.

Maybe it could be possible to modify bottle so that:

1. you can pass an alternative class as reloader argument
2. FileCheckerThread is organized in a way that the file list calculation is done in a separate method, allowing subclasses to overload it

One scenario where this could be useful is, for instance, reloading when .ini configuration file changes.

[aacanakin]

Well, it is not a must to tie compilation of assets to server start but I think it is easier to provide application start hook function that compiles less into css.

However, a static file watcher would be a must. For instance, an application object that reads config file from a json or yml file would require hot reload after change.

I'll take a look at FileCheckerThread. Thanks for your answer.

[eevleevs]

Same here, would be very useful when developing with rapydscript.