Restart vs stop
When to bounce a process instead of tearing it down.
Restart
Stop then start using the same start path — preferred after env or code changes.
Stop
Leaves the project idle. On cloud remote control, stop on an already-stopped project is a quiet success.
See also
Related
- Processes table
- Ports, crashes, and reclaim
- Running local dev processes: from terminal tabs to a process manager
- Procfile validator
- Procfile guide: syntax, process types, and running it locally
- Run multiple dev servers locally: which approach fits
- Run & fix guides
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- Docker Compose projects
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