webpack --watch isn't compiling changed files

Question

I tried running webpack --watch and after editing my JS files, it doesn\'t trigger an auto-recompilation.

I\'ve tried reinstalling webpack

Answer 1

If you are using Vim you should try setting backupcopy to yes rather than the default auto. Otherwise Vim will sometimes rename the original file and create a new one, which will mess up with webpack watch:

https://github.com/webpack/webpack/issues/781

Just add this to your vim settings if this is the case:

set backupcopy=yes