Is there a way to replace the DLL while Revit is open during the build process?

[cbptamtom]

Thank you for an amazing open-source project. It helps in configuring code in a professional manner and makes it easier to extend the code. However, I have a problem when running/debugging as opening and closing Revit takes quite a lot of time during the coding process. Could you please help me with one or a few approaches to work more quickly and efficiently without having to open/close Revit continuously when running/debugging? When I first started with a standalone DLL to access the Revit API, I used to run the DLL through the Add-in Manager. But when configuring with Host/DI for ExternalApplication, I can’t use that approach because the Host is executing in Application.cs, inheriting ExternalApplication.

[Nice3point]

Many thanks) Using Host/DI the only option is to use Hot Reload or restart Revit. Hot Reload covers most cases. Starting with .Net 8 (Revit 2025) you can create a container in AssemblyLoadContext and configure its unloading. Another option is to set a dynamic name when building so Revit sees it as a new plugin

[cbptamtom]

Many thanks Roman for responding to my answer. Is there a pathway to start learning these things, such as where to begin to understand them, a course, or a sample project? Please guide me, as I am not a programmer by background; I am a civil engineer. I am also searching and learning about Hot Reload as you referred. I also tried to set a Dynamo naming but was not successful.

[cbptamtom]

Yeah, I just tried the Hot Reload feature of Rider and it's working well as I expected. I really appreciate it. Hopefully, you will introduce more methods in the future.