Set up Hot Reload for Typescript ESM projects

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SurveyJS - JavaScript Form Builder with No-Code UI & Built-In JSON Schema Editor
Keep full control over the data you collect and tailor the form builder’s entire look and feel to your users’ needs. SurveyJS works with React, Angular, Vue 3, and is compatible with any backend or auth system. Learn more.
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  1. Nodemon.io

    Monitor for any changes in your node.js application and automatically restart the server - perfect for development

    Are you moving your projects to use ES Modules but you are facing some unexpected issues? You are not alone in this fight. In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up nodemon along with ts-node.

  2. SurveyJS

    JavaScript Form Builder with No-Code UI & Built-In JSON Schema Editor. Keep full control over the data you collect and tailor the form builder’s entire look and feel to your users’ needs. SurveyJS works with React, Angular, Vue 3, and is compatible with any backend or auth system. Learn more.

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  3. ts-node-dev

    Compiles your TS app and restarts when files are modified.

    Wait, why are we not using ts-node-dev? Currently, there are some issues related to TS ESM projects that are making its use harder. Check this issue for more details.

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