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Automatic reload running idyll in WSL: it seems not work

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#759 opened on Dec 7, 2021

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Description

Describe the bug Hi, I'm using idyll in windows subsystem for linux. If I modify index.idyll and save it, and then reload http://localhost:3000/, I do not have the variations in the browser.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. install idyll on WSL
  2. create a project,
  3. run idyll and wait for the browser,
  4. edit the index file and reload the browser

Expected behavior To see the variations in the browser.

Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS: debian bullseye (as a WSL)
  • Browser chrome
  • Version 5.7.6

Additional context I know, this is probably not up to idyll, it's up to WSL :(

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
toolingdeveloper experience
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of file watchingWSL environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate why the automatic reload (likely using a file watcher like chokidar) fails on WSL. Check if there are known issues with inotify or similar in WSL. Look at the Idyll server code in the repository, particularly the file watching logic. Review any comments in the issue for additional context. Test with a simple file change on WSL to isolate the problem.