Top "Hash" questions

A hash function is any well-defined procedure or mathematical function that converts a large amount of data into a small datum, usually a single integer.

How is a JavaScript hash map implemented?

I currently work with OpenLayers and have a huge set of data to draw into a vector layer (greater than 100000 …

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Hash and salt passwords in C#

I was just going through one of DavidHayden's articles on Hashing User Passwords. Really I can't get what he is …

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Secure hash and salt for PHP passwords

It is currently said that MD5 is partially unsafe. Taking this into consideration, I'd like to know which mechanism to …

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HashSet vs. List performance

It's clear that a search performance of the generic HashSet<T> class is higher than of the generic …

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Fundamental difference between Hashing and Encryption algorithms

I see a lot of confusion between hashes and encryption algorithms and I would like to hear some more expert …

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What type of hash does WordPress use?

What type of hash does WordPress use? Here is an example of a WordPress hash: $P$Bp.ZDNMM98mGNxCtHSkc1DqdRPXeoR.

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How to add to an existing hash in Ruby

In regards to adding an key => value pair to an existing populated hash in Ruby, I'm in the process …

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Is there any kind of hash code function in JavaScript?

Basically, I'm trying to create an object of unique objects, a set. I had the brilliant idea of just using …

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How to get the MD5 hash of a file in C++?

I've the file path. How can I get the MD5 hash of it?

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How to create a laravel hashed password

I am trying to create an hashed password for Laravel. Now someone told me to use Laravel hash helper but …

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