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Hashing Part 1: Not just for potatoes!
Mmmm... hash browns.
Hash functions are an often-overlooked staple of good software. Hidden deep within code that you rely on every day are these mathematical gems that tell us what to trust and what to investigate.
The need for hash functions come up pretty often in software, lending themselves to a variety of uses like cryptography, speed, and reliability.
In this 2-part article, we’ll talk about how hash functions can be used in all sorts of ways.