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In computing, a hashing algorithm is a computational process which takes an input of bytes and reduces it to a fixed length base64 string which is unique (within boundaries) to the input. Hashes are mainly used for data integrity, and with futher asymmetrical  algorithms, digital signatures.

In computing, a '''hashing algorithm''' is a computational process which takes an input of bytes and reduces it to a fixed length base64 string which is unique (within boundaries) to the input. Hashes are mainly used for data integrity, and with further asymmetrical  algorithms, digital signatures.

== Method ==

== Method ==

Hashes are computed by churning down a large size byte array until it reaches the target size. If the inital byte array length is not divisable by the target size then the initial array is buffered with blank bits to ensure the algorithm will compute down to the target length. One important characteristic of hashing algorithms is that the hash should not be reversible.

Hashes are computed by churning down a large size byte array until it reaches the target size. If the initial byte array length is not divisible by the target size then the initial array is buffered with blank bits to ensure the algorithm will compute down to the target length. One important characteristic of hashing algorithms is that the hash should not be reversible.

== MD5 ==

== MD5 ==