Is there a way to automatically compile using maven after code changes when using IntelliJ?

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When using intelliJ, is there a way to automatically run maven compile after code changes? running mvn compile is too tedious each time.

Please provide more information. When would you like to compile the code? While the application is running? — Lino, Jul 20 '18 at 07:43
[Use file watchers](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/using-file-watchers.html) — Adelin, Jul 20 '18 at 07:44
Possible duplicate of [Intellij IDEA Java classes not auto compiling on save](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12744303/intellij-idea-java-classes-not-auto-compiling-on-save) — malware, Jul 20 '18 at 07:57

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 20 '18 at 08:03

Access Settings (Preferences on macOS). Select Build, Execution, Deployment > Compiler.
Enable Build project automatically. Press OK.
Press Ctrl+Shift+A (Cmd+Shift+A on macOS) and search for Registry. Open it to find and enable compiler.automake.allow.when.app.running (IntelliJ IDEA 15 and newer).

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 20 '18 at 07:42

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Have a look at JRebel Plugin. If you are working with web apps its great.

answered Jul 20 '18 at 07:42

Mladen Savić

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