reloader: rearm symlink after target change#75
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When a symlink target changes (either directly or indirectly), inotify does not become aware of this. By detecting this behavior, we can restart the observer, so it's watching the proper targets again. Fixes #74
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When a symlink target changes (either directly or indirectly), inotify does not become aware of this. By detecting this behavior, we can restart the observer, so it's watching the proper targets again.
Fixes #74