Welcome to the Comprehensive Guide to fsevents-logger

The fsevents-logger is a powerful tool designed to monitor file system events with efficiency and precision. Whether you are a developer or a system administrator, understanding the APIs provided by fsevents-logger can help you implement robust solutions for tracking changes within your file system.

Getting Started

First, you need to install the fsevents-logger package:

  
    npm install fsevents-logger
  

Basic Usage

Here is a simple example to get you started with fsevents-logger:

  
    const fsevents = require('fsevents-logger');

    const logger = fsevents(__dirname);

    logger.on('change', (path, info) => {
      console.log(`${path} has been ${info.event}`);
    });

    logger.start();
  

API Explanations

The fsevents-logger package provides several useful APIs for file system monitoring. Below are some of the key APIs with examples:

start()

Begins monitoring the directories provided.

  
    logger.start();
  

stop()

Stops the file system monitoring.

  
    logger.stop();
  

on(event, callback)

Registers a callback for a specific event. The event can be ‘change’, ‘create’, or ‘delete’.

  
    logger.on('create', (path) => {
      console.log(`File created: ${path}`);
    });

    logger.on('delete', (path) => {
      console.log(`File deleted: ${path}`);
    });
  

Example Application

Here is an example of a comprehensive application using multiple APIs to monitor a directory:

  
    const fsevents = require('fsevents-logger');

    const logger = fsevents(__dirname);

    logger.on('change', (path, info) => {
      console.log(`${path} was modified`);
    });

    logger.on('create', (path) => {
      console.log(`New file created: ${path}`);
    });

    logger.on('delete', (path) => {
      console.log(`File deleted: ${path}`);
    });

    logger.start();
  

Conclusion

The fsevents-logger is an invaluable tool for anyone needing to monitor file system changes efficiently. By leveraging the APIs and methods provided, you can create powerful file monitoring applications tailored to your specific needs.

For more detailed information, please visit the official documentation of fsevents-logger.

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