The only definition of hash that I know is an identifier for an object created from that object’s data. Everything else stems from that central idea. What other types of hash are there?
Yeah, it’s basically that, but it has different uses - two main things I can think of right away are 1) verifying data when downloading large files and 2) cryptography (e.g. when storing credentials). Oh, and hash tables too.
The only definition of hash that I know is an identifier for an object created from that object’s data. Everything else stems from that central idea. What other types of hash are there?
I smoked some on the way in here to make interviewing more tolerable
I had a can of it and made some Reuben sandwiches.
Yeah, it’s basically that, but it has different uses - two main things I can think of right away are 1) verifying data when downloading large files and 2) cryptography (e.g. when storing credentials). Oh, and hash tables too.
Well, but the question wasn’t “what is a hash used for”, but rather “what is a hash”
Then it’s not all that ambiguous and could be answered with one sentence.
Technically, the question was even easier (yes/no), but I agree with the sentiment