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Redeployment and Live Reload

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Efficient development workflows rely on tools that detect code changes and automatically update the app in real time. Continuous Deployment and Dynamic Reload work together to simplify the development process by reducing manual steps, allowing you to see your changes quickly without needing to manually restart the server.

Redeployment​

Redeployment in Java development refers to automatically detecting and deploying code changes, so updates are reflected in the app without a manual server restart. This process typically involves updating Java classes and web resources on the fly.

In a webforJ app, this means regenerating the WAR file whenever modifications are made to the code.

Changes to Java classes and resources on the classpath are typically monitored by the IDE. When a Java class is modified and the file is saved, either by the IDE automatically or manually by the developer, these tools kick in to compile and place the updated class files in the target directory to apply the changes.

For the best experience, use automatic redeployment in combination with tools or settings that automate browser reloading.

Live reload​

Once changes are deployed, live reload automatically reloads the app so the browser reflects updates immediately, without requiring a manual browser refresh.

In a webforJ app, live reload can automatically refresh the view, re-rendering components to show the latest state of the app, or even patch changes as needed on demand.

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