Python hash() Function
Returns the hash value of the specified value if it has one. Numbers do not have a hash value other than the number itself. Hash values are used to improve the performance of key lookups, for example in a dictionary.
Syntax
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hash(object)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
object |
Required. The object for which the hash should be generated. |
Example
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print(hash(1)) print(hash('Hello World'))
Output
1 -7449866412269572252