Hashing Strings with Python

What is Hashing in Python?

Hashing is the process of converting a string into a fixed-length sequence of characters using algorithms like SHA-256.

Why Use Hashing for Strings?

Hashing ensures data integrity, especially in password storage, preventing plain-text password vulnerabilities.

The hashlib Library in Python

Python's hashlib library provides easy-to-use functions for creating secure hashes like SHA-256, MD5, and more.

Creating a Hash in Python

import hashlib hash_object = hashlib.sha256(b'Your string') print(hash_object.hexdigest())

Different Hash Algorithms Available

Python’s hashlib offers various algorithms: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, each with different use cases and security levels.

Learn More at Python Central

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