# Rebar3 Nova
Nova comes with a set of handy [rebar3](https://www.rebar3.org/) commands to make development and management of your Nova projects easier. These commands are provided by the `rebar3_nova` plugin, which is typically installed automatically when you follow Nova’s installation instructions.
## Available Commands
### `rebar3 new nova <project-name>`
Creates a new Nova project scaffold in the directory `<project-name>`. This sets up the recommended directory structure, configuration files, and example modules so you can get started quickly.
### `rebar3 nova serve`
Starts the Nova project with live reload. The server will listen on the port specified in your `sys.config` file. This command also enables hot code reloading, so any changes to your code are automatically reflected without restarting the server.
### `rebar3 nova routes`
Prints a list of all routes configured in your project, including those from any included Nova applications. This is helpful for quickly reviewing your application’s endpoints.
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## Example Workflow
1. **Create a new project:**
```sh
$ rebar3 new nova my_app
$ cd my_app
```
2. **Start the development server:**
```sh
$ rebar3 nova serve
```
3. **Check your routes:**
```sh
$ rebar3 nova routes
```
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## Future Features
The Nova team plans to expand the set of available rebar3 commands. If you have suggestions or feature requests, please open an issue on the [Nova GitHub repository](https://github.com/novaframework/nova/issues).