Question 1

How to set up Guard livereload with a Rails app?

Accepted Answer

Add the gem to your Gemfile's development group, run 'guard init livereload' to generate Guardfile entries, and integrate with rack-livereload if using Rails assets. The wiki provides detailed usage steps for customization.

Question 2

Guard livereload vs rack-livereload: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

Guard livereload is a file watcher plugin for Guard that triggers reloads, while rack-livereload is Rack middleware that injects LiveReload scripts. They can be combined in Rails apps for full functionality, but rack-livereload alone may suffice for simpler setups.

Question 3

Why isn't my browser reloading with Guard livereload?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the LiveReload browser extension is installed and enabled, check host/port settings in options match the extension, and refer to the troubleshooting guide for issues like file pattern mismatches or grace period conflicts.

Question 4

Can Guard livereload work with Webpack or Vite?

Accepted Answer

It can watch output files from bundlers like Webpack if configured in Guardfile patterns, but for hot module replacement, native tools like Webpack Dev Server are more efficient and feature-rich.

Question 5

How to delay reloads in Guard livereload to avoid flickering?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'grace_period' option in the Guardfile to set a delay in seconds before triggering reloads, which helps prevent rapid reloads during batch file saves or editor autosaves.

Question 6

Is Guard livereload still maintained in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The README indicates the project is seeking a new maintainer, suggesting limited active development. While it works for existing setups, consider alternatives for long-term projects with frequent updates.

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