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LiveReload server

As explained in Spring in Action, Sixth Edition

A LiveReload server monitors served resources and signals compatible browsers to reload when those resources change.

A LiveReload server works with a compatible browser plugin to refresh the browser automatically when served resources change. Spring Boot DevTools enables it alongside the application. section 1.3.5

Immediate template feedback

Change a template, image, stylesheet, or JavaScript file while the application runs. With DevTools and a LiveReload browser plugin connected, the browser refreshes without a manual click. DevTools also disables template caching, so updated templates appear after refresh. section 1.3.5

Use LiveReload with:

  • Spring Boot DevTools, which automatically enables the server. section 1.3.5
  • A compatible plugin for Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. section 1.3.5

How Spring in Action, Sixth Edition covers it

How deep it goes
Explains the server’s browser-plugin integration and supported resources, but does not detail its protocol or configuration.
Examples
Uses changing templates, images, stylesheets, and JavaScript as the concrete reload triggers.
What it assumes
Assumes a running Spring application and a compatible browser, while identifying the required plugin explicitly.
What you can do after
Operate faster feedback by enabling DevTools and installing a compatible browser plugin.
How it connects
Connects LiveReload with Spring Boot DevTools, browser plugins, template caching, and automatic browser refresh.
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