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# [Cryptographic hash functions are better than manual hashing](https://tigerabrodi.blog/cryptographic-hash-functions-are-better-than-manual-hashing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Cryptographic hash functions like SHA-256 and MD5 are designed to be more uniform and secure compared to simple manual hashing techniques using ASCII values. Here is why: Uniformity: Cryptographic hash functions spread out hash values evenly. This m...

Apr 13, 2024 · 2 min read · tigerabrodi.blog  
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[Andre Santos](https://hashnode.com/@dexfs)

[Apr 13, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/cryptographic-hash-functions-are-better-than-manual-hashing/661accf7dc783c7fcc28b10d/comment/661ad5bddc783c7fcc28b130)

Should hashFunction return value randomly or can I use it to return a specific value from myArray. I mean, my is apple and return apple? Or I just didn't understand it haha