Contenthash
Contenthash refers to a hash value that is computed from the actual contents of a file or asset. The key property of a content-based hash is stability: if the content does not change, the hash remains the same, and if the content changes, the hash changes accordingly. This makes contenthashes particularly useful for cache management and long-term caching in deployment pipelines.
In modern asset pipelines, such as those used by Webpack and related tooling, contenthash is commonly used
Generation and usage details vary by tool, but the general approach involves applying a cryptographic hash
Caveats include ensuring deterministic content and avoiding non-deterministic metadata that can alter the hash, which could