yonaskolb / yonaskolb/XcodeGen

File watcher

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enhancement
Dominant language
Swift
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Description

An optional file watcher that automatically regenerates the project when file system changes. Should be able to specify watched files with a glob

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Research direction

Start by reading the CLI entry point and the project-generation flow to find where file changes could trigger regeneration. Define how watched paths and glob patterns are configured, then verify that changes to matching files regenerate the project without requiring a manual command.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
build-system, cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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