How to automatically reload Django when files change?
You don't need a browser extension to accomplish auto refreshes. Take a look at https://github.com/tjwalch/django-livereload-server.
I posted a more extensive answer about this at https://stackoverflow.com/a/36961244/2950621
It works by using a manage.py command (server) to monitor your .js and other static files. The server sends a signal to the browser via websockets. There is some client-side code injected on every page. The injected code responds to the signal and refresh the browser.
Install this django app:
pip install django-livesyncOn your django settings file add something like:
INSTALLED_APPS = ( '...', 'livesync', 'django.contrib.staticfiles', '...',)MIDDLEWARE_CLASSES = ( 'livesync.core.middleware.DjangoLiveSyncMiddleware',)Beware to register 'livesync' before 'django.contrib.staticfiles' if you are using it.
Now, just start your development server:
python manage.py runserverCheck this out for more details: https://github.com/fabiogibson/django-livesync
Using python manage.py runserver is what most use. You'll have to use another tool like: http://livejs.com/ to refresh the browser itself since Django really isn't aware of it.