Hash Functions

These videos provide a deeper understanding of hash functions through mathematical notation. They emphasize important concepts like collision resistance and the avalanche effect. Pay special attention to collision resistance in relation to the pigeonhole principle. The videos also introduce Python code using the hashlib module. You can install this module with `pip install` in a local IDE or use it directly in a web-based IDE like Replit with `import hashlib.`.Finally, make sure you understand MD5. While not a strong hashing method, MD5 is valuable for learning hash function basics.