[IronPython] Reloading Modules

[Pigneri, Rocco]

Hmm, I hadn't thought of those two approaches.  Right now, I am simply
running "ipy main.py" whenever I make a change.  However, that takes
almost as long as compiling a C# assembly, which is what I thought we
were trying to avoid :-).
 
Thank you,
 
Rocco

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From: users-bounces at lists.ironpython.com
[mailto:users-bounces at lists.ironpython.com] On Behalf Of Dino Viehland
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:41 PM
To: Discussion of IronPython
Subject: Re: [IronPython] Reloading Modules



You could always make a 4th module which reloads the 1st three J

 

The other option would be to just put them all in one module - that's
certainly not unprecedented and if you're not planning on reusing the
components/modules individually might make the most sense.

 

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[mailto:users-bounces at lists.ironpython.com] On Behalf Of Pigneri, Rocco
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:23 AM
To: users at lists.ironpython.com
Subject: [IronPython] Reloading Modules

 

Dear all,

 

While I know that this could be a more general Python question, since
IronPython has its own interpreter, I thought that I should probably ask
this question here in case it actually is IPy specific.  Also, I am new
to Python so if there is a document somewhere that answers this
question, I am more than happy to read it if someone points me to it.

 

So, the question.  I have a program that has multiple classes.  Since I
have a C#/Java background, I have so far put all these classes in a
separate file, and thus in a separate module.  They are organized like
this:

 

- Main.py

calls

- ApplicationForm Class

which contains

- Widget Class

 

Main pretty much just creates a new ApplicatoinForm instance and
displays it.  ApplicationForm then has some Widget instances on it.
When I make a change to the Widgets, I find myself reloading the Widget
module, then the ApplicationForm module, and then finally Main.py in
order to have my changes reflected on the form.  However, I know that
this is somewhat against the Python philosophy of dynamic changes while
running a program.  Is there a better way to do this, or do I have to
use this process because I'm using Windows Forms?  Also, if I do have to
continue using this process, is there a quick one-liner that I could use
to reload all my changes without having to reload each module by hand?

 

Thank you,

 

Rocco

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