Automatic clear cache after deployment of any change

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How to clear automatic cache of react.js app after deployment of any changes to avoid user to hard reload or clear browsers cache ?

Mohammad Hussain · Answer

Hello Brahma Prakash Shukla I apologize if my previous response didn't meet your expectations. My intention was to offer a solution that could be helpful regardless of its source. I understand that you are looking for a firsthand experience-based answer and I respect that. As an active member of this community my goal is to contribute and assist others genuinely rather than solely for earning points. If there's anything specific you'd like help with please let me know and I'll be glad to offer my expertise. Thank you for your feedback and I hope we can work together to find the best solution for your needs. Thanks Hussain

Brahma Prakash Shukla · Answer

HII Hussain. I want real solution not the contents (copy & paste) from other sites. I can also do this . Don't ans here to earn points only. If you really know the ans and you face this type of problem in past then only reply here.

Mohammad Hussain · Answer

To automatically clear the cache of a React.js app after deploying any changes you can follow these steps: Use Cache-Busting Techniques: Implement cache-busting techniques in your build process. Cache busting involves adding a unique identifier (such as a hash or timestamp) to the filenames of your static assets (CSS JavaScript etc.). This ensures that when you deploy a new version of your app the browser sees the updated filenames and fetches the latest version of the files bypassing the cached versions. Update File Names on Deployment: Before deploying the new version of your app make sure to generate new filenames for the updated assets. This can be done during the build process using tools like Webpack or Create React App which automatically handle cache-busting for you. Set Cache-Control Headers: Configure your web server to send appropriate Cache-Control headers with your static assets. For example you can set the max-age directive to a low value or set it to no-cache to prevent caching of assets. Use Service Workers: Implement a service worker in your React app. Service workers can handle caching and provide more control over caching behavior. With a service worker you can programmatically clear the cache on the client-side when a new version of your app is deployed. Notify Users of New Version: When a new version of your app is deployed notify users that a new update is available and encourage them to refresh the page to get the latest changes. You can display a toast message or a banner to prompt users to reload the app. Version Your Assets: Include versioning information in your HTML files such as the script and link tags. This helps ensure that browsers fetch the new assets when a new version is deployed.