vs code unable to watch for file changes in this large workspace

hitting.md

[The fact that you are out of watches does not mean that its VSCode's fault.]

Let's fix it

• Open a new terminal.

• You can get your current inotify file watch limit by executing:

    $ cat /proc/sys/fs/inotify/max_user_watches
  

• You can set a new limit temporary with:

    $ sudo sysctl fs.inotify.max_user_watches=524288
  
    $ sudo sysctl -p
  

• If you like to make your limit permanent, use:

    $ echo fs.inotify.max_user_watches=524288 | sudo tee -a /etc/sysctl.conf
  
  
    $ sudo sysctl -p
  

  return:

    fs.inotify.max_user_watches = 524288
  

• Thank me later :3