Question 1

How do I ignore specific files or directories in electronmon?

Accepted Answer

Add patterns to the 'electronmon' object in package.json, using globs starting with '!' to ignore files, such as '!test/**' for excluding test directories, as shown in the configuration example.

Question 2

Does electronmon work with Electron Forge or electron-builder?

Accepted Answer

Electronmon is a development tool and should work alongside build tools, but it's not integrated; you might need to adjust npm scripts or configurations to use it seamlessly in build pipelines.

Question 3

electronmon vs nodemon for Electron apps – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Electronmon is tailored for Electron, handling main and renderer processes intelligently with in-process monitoring, while nodemon is general-purpose. For Electron-specific live-reloading, electronmon is preferable due to its zero-configuration approach.

Question 4

How to use electronmon with TypeScript or Babel?

Accepted Answer

Electronmon watches source files directly; if using transpilers, ensure it watches the correct directories by adjusting patterns in package.json to include .ts files or output folders, as it doesn't natively handle build steps.

Question 5

What happens if my Electron app crashes while using electronmon?

Accepted Answer

Electronmon keeps the monitoring process alive and will restart the app on file changes, but crashes unrelated to modifications may require manual intervention, as the tool focuses on change detection.

Question 6

Can I use electronmon in a monorepo setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you may need to configure the 'cwd' option or patterns in the API to watch specific packages, since default globs might not cover all relevant files in a monorepo structure.

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