hash-for-dep

What is hash-for-dep?

The hash-for-dep npm package is used to generate a hash for a given dependency in a Node.js project. This can be useful for caching, ensuring consistency, and detecting changes in dependencies.

What are hash-for-dep's main functionalities?

Generate Hash for a Dependency

This feature allows you to generate a hash for a specific dependency, such as 'express'. The hash can be used to detect changes or for caching purposes.

const hashForDep = require('hash-for-dep');
const hash = hashForDep('express');
console.log(hash);

Generate Hash for a Dependency with a Specific Version

This feature allows you to generate a hash for a specific version of a dependency. This can be useful for ensuring consistency across different environments.

const hashForDep = require('hash-for-dep');
const hash = hashForDep('express', '4.17.1');
console.log(hash);

Generate Hash for a Dependency with Options

This feature allows you to generate a hash for a dependency with additional options, such as specifying the base directory of the project. This can be useful for more complex project structures.

const hashForDep = require('hash-for-dep');
const options = { basedir: '/path/to/project' };
const hash = hashForDep('express', options);
console.log(hash);

Other packages similar to hash-for-dep

hash-sum

The hash-sum package generates a short, unique hash for any given input. It is simpler and more general-purpose compared to hash-for-dep, which is specifically designed for hashing dependencies.

crypto

The built-in Node.js crypto module can be used to generate hashes for various purposes. While it is more versatile and powerful, it requires more setup and is not specifically tailored for dependency hashing like hash-for-dep.

object-hash

The object-hash package generates a hash for JavaScript objects. It is useful for hashing complex objects but does not specifically target dependencies like hash-for-dep.

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