Invoke TS compiler before starting REPL prompt (#1498)

TypeStrong · Nov 7, 2021 · 2832a59 · 2832a59
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diff --git a/src/repl.ts b/src/repl.ts
@@ -330,6 +330,11 @@ export function createRepl(options: CreateReplOptions = {}) {
       }
     }
 
+    // In case the typescript compiler hasn't compiled anything yet,
+    // make it run though compilation at least one time before
+    // the REPL starts for a snappier user experience on startup.
+    service?.compile('', state.path);
+
     const repl = nodeReplStart({
       prompt: '> ',
       input: replService.stdin,