The article introduces ssereload(1), a tool for live reloading browser tabs by handling SIGHUP signals instead of file watching. It's written in Scheme as a learning project and uses entr for file change detection, separating the reload feature from static site generators. The approach simplifies the feedback loop for web development by automating browser refreshes when source files change.
Background
Live reloading is a common feature in web development that automatically refreshes a browser when source files change, improving iteration speed. It's often built into static site generators or development servers.
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- Lobsters
- Published
- Mar 27, 2026 at 04:20 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10