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Is there a way I can compile then run my compiled application, if its already running then exit recompile and run.

So current work flow is compile switch to terminal run binary, switch back make changes compile return to terminal Ctrl + C to kill then run again, be nice if I could do all this from inside emacs.

I guess a bash script could be an option but curious if others have this work flow and how it works ?

Currently in a golang workflow but even better if there is a generic solution.

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[–] jsled@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

yes, should do. It'll prompt you if you want to kill the existing live compilation to start the new one. If it's already dead, it'll just launch the new compilation.

One trick, as well, is if you rename the existing *compilation* buffer, it will live on its own lifecycle, so you rename it to *server* or whatever, and still do compilation cycles (eg. just go build main.go) while the existing main from the previous run is still live.

[–] olymk2@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Awesome I will give that a try :)