I'm trying to learn hash tables as I am hearing that it'll be utilized a lot in the future (advanced programming). My book, however, does not include any lessons on Hash Tables. Any good references for someone trying to learn Hash Tables? Thank you!!
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Jump to PostHash tables are simply 2-dimension arrays sorted by the key (hash value). The hash value is a mathematical representation of the data stored. There are a number of hashing algorithms that are used these days. The "key" is to select one that will minimize the number of collisions - situations …
Jump to PostLook at "C++ Data Structures and algorithms" by glenn rowe. He used to be one of my lecturers, and it was our course text.
Its not very mathematical, being more concerned with real-world uses from a programmers point of …
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