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Hashing

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This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.

Explainer

Hashing: converts input data into a fixed-size string (hash) using a one-way function. Key for quick data lookups (hash tables), data integrity, blockchain, password storage, and cryptography. Unlike encryption, it doesn't convert data for confidentiality.

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