Sketchpad Reload is Node module that provides file watching and live-reloading capability for Laravel Sketchpad.
By default it:
- watches all controller, asset and view folders
- reloads changes to loaded scripts and styles
- re-runs the current method if the controller is updated
- re-runs the current method when additionally-watched files are updated, added or deleted
- reloads the navigation when any controllers updated, added or deleted
Sketchpad Reload also runs as a standalone script – no need to integrate with any build processes!
If you have a standard Laravel setup, install Sketchpad Reload to your root folder:
npm install sketchpad-reload --save
Next, create a new file sketchpad.js, add the following code, and save:
require('sketchpad-reload').watch()
To start Sketchpad Reload, call the script using Node:
node sketchpad
See the wiki for custom installation and setup instructions.