Track a file [C++ or Python]

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How can I "track" a file using C++, or Python (I'm guessing C++ will be way more powerfull. Just putting Python in there in case there is a way with it, which would be simpler than C++).

When I mean track, I mean registering any moving of the file to a different path, changes in name, etc. Changes in the actual content of the file isn't an issue.

Check out http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1515730/is-there-a-command-like-watch-or-inotifywait-on-the-mac — sagi, Jul 30 '11 at 11:59
I disagree with the votes to close on duplicate - the question doesn't specify the OS. — John Carter, Jul 30 '11 at 20:16

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:55

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You can do that using launchd on OS X. Check out: Is there a command like "watch" or "inotifywait" on the Mac?

edited May 23 '17 at 11:55

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answered Jul 30 '11 at 19:42

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Yup, was waiting for you to make it an answer to accept. Pity you can't accept comments. – Jul 31 '11 at 13:00

Track a file [C++ or Python]

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