Vite Plugin Full Reload

Overview

Vite Ruby is an innovative tool designed to enhance the development experience when working with server-rendered layouts and templates in Ruby on Rails. It streamlines the process of viewing changes live without the need for manual page refreshes, making it a crucial addition for developers who want to optimize their workflow. With features such as automatic reloading upon file changes, it ensures a seamless development experience, especially when working with JS route path helpers.

This tool is especially beneficial when a developer modifies configuration files, such as config/routes.rb, allowing for smooth transitions and updates. By enabling automatic page reloads, Vite Ruby significantly improves the developer experience (DX) and reduces the friction often associated with maintaining template rendering.

Features

• Automatic Reloading: Instantly refreshes the page to reflect changes in server-rendered templates without manual intervention.
• Customizable Delay: Set a specific delay (in milliseconds) for page reloads to accommodate slower templates, enhancing the developer experience.
• Root File Resolution: Ability to define the root directory for file resolution, allowing for a more organized project structure.
• Always Refresh Option: Ensures the page refreshes even if the modified HTML file isn't currently displayed, keeping the development view up to date.
• Compatibility with Vite: Easily integrates with your existing Vite setup by adding it to your plugins in vite.config.ts.
• Open Source: Licensed under MIT, providing freedom for modification and distribution in your projects.