stringHash()

Purpose

Compute a hash for the specified string

Description

A hash function is one can be used to map data of arbitrary size to data of a fixed size. This can be used for rapid data retreival, deuplication and protection of sensitive data

Syntax

hash = stringHash( stringVar )

Arguments

stringVar string to create the hash from

hash hash for the specified string from

Example

p = input( "Enter password", false )
if stringHash( p ) == 402054200 then
    print( "Correct" )
else
    print( "Incorrect" )
endIf
update()
sleep( 3 )

Associated Commands