tkreload | Automated Tkinter App Reloading for a Smoother Development Workflow

Effortlessly reload Tkinter-based Python applications in the terminal, saving valuable development time.

Installation • Usage • Features • Testing • Contributing • License

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🚀 Problem Statement

For developers, frequent manual restarts of terminal applications during development can add up quickly, especially in complex Tkinter projects that require regular updates. tkreload provides a solution to this by automating the reload process, resulting in significant time savings.

⏳ Estimated Time Saved with tkreload

Imagine restarting your terminal application 15 times daily, with each reload taking 30 seconds. That’s approximately 7.5 minutes daily or about 3 hours per month. tkreload helps avoid this productivity drain.

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🔍 Solution Overview

tkreload automates reloading for terminal-based Python applications, designed specifically for Tkinter. By eliminating the need for manual restarts, it streamlines the development process, saving developers valuable time and enhancing productivity.

Without tkreload:

With tkreload:

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🛠️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.9+
• pip for dependency management

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/iamDyeus/tkreload.git
cd tkreload

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install tkreload (in editable mode):

pip install -e.[test]

Usage

To run the app with tkreload, use the following command in your terminal:

tkreload your_app.py

Now, whenever you save changes to your script, tkreload will automatically reload your application.

🌟 Features

• Automatic Reloading: Automatically restarts Tkinter apps upon file changes.
• Command-Based Control:
  • H: View help commands
  • R: Restart the application
  • A: Toggle auto-reload
  • Ctrl + C: Exit the application
• Real-Time Feedback: Uses rich for styled console feedback and progress indicators.

Testing

To verify tkreload functionality, follow these steps:

1.Install Testing Dependencies: Make sure all testing libraries are installed as per the requirements.txt file.

2.Run Tests Using Pytest

pytest -v

This will run the test suite and confirm tkreload is working as expected.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome and greatly appreciated! Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the Apache-2.0 License. See LICENSE for more information.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the need for efficient development workflows
• Thanks to all contributors and supporters of this project

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