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Run a shell script whenever a file in a certain directory changes? (lemmy.ml)
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Using a shell script, can I watch a folder and block program execution until a file in a certain folder changes?

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[–] [S] -1 points 1 year ago (8 children)

I really like this, replace compile with whatever command you desire I guess.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    This is a terrible solution. You will stress your IO for no reason.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 1 year ago* (6 children)

    On the upside, you do not need to install the inotifywait package. md5sum already installed on my system haha

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    why is that a plus

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