So basically I have a project using Webpack, if I build using Webpack -w, editing the file with another editor will trigger the watch; however if I edit the file us
Webpack -w
Had the same issue today. And accepted answer didn't help me.
Check this page https://confluence.jetbrains.com/display/IDEADEV/Inotify+Watches+Limit and try to increase your Inotify Watches Limit. Helped me.