docs: Add explanation of reloader types and terminal output #5845
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Summary
This PR adds documentation explaining the different reloader types that Flask uses and the terminal output users see when running in debug mode.
Problem
When running Flask with debug mode enabled, users see messages like:
* Restarting with stat* Restarting with watchdog (windowsapi)* Restarting with inotifyThese messages are never explained in the documentation, which can confuse users (especially beginners) who don't understand what they mean or why they appear.
Changes
docs/server.rstdocs/quickstart.rstTesting
Related
The installation docs already mention watchdog as an optional dependency, but don't explain what it does or when it's used. This PR bridges that gap.