somenoe/raylib-hot-reload-python

A proof of concept of using hot reload with the Raylib library in Python.

Raylib Python Hot Reload

A proof of concept of using hot reload with the raylib library in Python.

What you need

• uv: A tool to manage Python projects. (https://github.com/astral-sh/uv)
• jurigged: A tool for hot reloading code. (https://github.com/breuleux/jurigged)
• raylib: A library for making video games. (https://www.raylib.com/)
• raylib-python: A way to use raylib with Python. (https://electronstudio.github.io/raylib-python-cffi/)
• pyinstaller: A tool to create .exe files. (https://pyinstaller.org/en/stable/)

How to set up the project

1. Create a virtual environment:

   uv venv

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   .venv\Scripts\activate

3. Deactivate the virtual environment: (Run this in the same terminal after activating)

   .venv\Scripts\deactivate

.bat files (Windows)

• install: Installs the necessary tools and creates the virtual environment.
• freeze: Creates a list of required packages.
• dev: Runs the project during development.
• build: Creates an .exe file.
• exe: Runs the .exe file created by build.
• aider: Use an AI chatbot (optional).