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When working on a website, live reload can greatly enhance productivity. This article outlines a method to implement this feature on macOS using the File System Events API. The author, who transitioned from using Jekyll to a custom static site generator, explains how to build a Swift script that listens for file system changes without relying on third-party libraries.
The focus is on optimizing performance, with the final implementation detecting file changes within milliseconds, compared to slower polling methods. Step-by-step details, including handling cleanup and the event stream lifecycle, provide a comprehensive guide for developers looking to implement similar live reload capabilities in their projects. This approach not only showcases the technical implementation but also touches on practical performance considerations.
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