When it comes to string hashing in C#, there are multiple algorithms available, each with its level of performance and collision resistance. However, the most intensive string hash algorithm that you can use in C# is the MurmurHash3 algorithm. MurmurHash3 is a non-cryptographic hash function that provides excellent collision resistance, good distribution, and excellent performance on modern processors.
To use MurmurHash3 in C#, you can leverage the System.Security.Cryptography
namespace, which includes an implementation of MurmurHash3. Here's an example of how to compute the MurmurHash3 hash of a string in C#:
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In this example, we're creating a MurmurHash
instance using the Create32()
method, which creates a 32-bit hash. We then compute the hash value for the input string by first encoding it as a byte array using the UTF-8 encoding and then passing it to the ComputeHash()
method. Finally, we convert the resulting byte array to a 32-bit unsigned integer using the BitConverter.ToUInt32()
method and return the resulting hash value.
Keep in mind that while MurmurHash3 provides excellent performance and collision resistance, it's still susceptible to hash collisions. Therefore, you should use a salt or key when computing hashes to improve their collision resistance.
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