https://github.com/RandyGaul/C-Hotloading

Example of MSVC makefile project for hotloading C with intellisense/debugger compatability
https://github.com/RandyGaul/C-Hotloading

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Example of MSVC makefile project for hotloading C with intellisense/debugger compatability

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/RandyGaul/C-Hotloading
• Owner: RandyGaul
• Created: 2016-02-24T00:30:42.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2022-09-24T00:09:34.000Z (about 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-12T22:34:59.238Z (about 1 month ago)
• Language: C++
• Homepage: https://randygaul.net
• Size: 7.81 KB
• Stars: 107
• Watchers: 10
• Forks: 13
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
C Hotloading

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Quick example of compiling a "game's" main loop into a DLL with the ability to reload the DLL at run-time whenever the DLL has changed. A batch file is used to allow compilation while the debugger is attached to the main executable. Idea taken from the Handmade Hero videos + forums.

I've included notes on how to add a hotkey (I used alt + f5) to recompile while running the executable from within Visual Studio, even while the debugger is attached.

Windows only demo. Batch file setup for MSVC 2013 (v12); easily modifiable for other version.

Instructions

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- Open solution

- f5

- Edit game.cpp

- Alt + f5 (after setting up the hotkey, see notes folder)