watch_file

watch_file(path, timeout_s::Real)

Watch file or directory path for changes until a change occurs or timeout_s seconds have elapsed.

The returned value is an object with boolean fields changed, renamed, and timedout, giving the result of watching the file.

This behavior of this function varies slightly across platforms. See https://nodejs.org/api/fs.html#fs_caveats for more detailed information.

Examples

Watch a file for changes with a timeout:
```
julia> result = watch_file("file.txt", 10)
```
This example watches the file "file.txt" for changes for a maximum of 10 seconds. The result object will indicate whether the file has changed, been renamed, or if the timeout has occurred.
Watch a directory for changes with a timeout:
```
julia> result = watch_file("directory/", 5)
```
This example watches the directory "directory/" for any changes, such as file additions or modifications, for a maximum of 5 seconds. The result object will indicate the status of the watch.
Handle the watch timeout:
```
julia> result = watch_file("file.txt", 2)
```
In this example, the function will watch the file "file.txt" for a maximum of 2 seconds. If no changes occur within the specified timeout, the result.timedout field will be true.

Note: The behavior of watch_file may vary slightly across platforms. For more detailed information, refer to the official Julia documentation or relevant platform-specific documentation.

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