Secure_Hash_Function

Description

This project repository contains an implementation of a secure hash function in Rust that uses the SHA-256 algorithm. The SHA-256 algorithm is a widely used cryptographic hash function that is known for its collision resistance and avalanche effect.

Implementation Details

The secure_hash function takes a string as input and returns a hexadecimal string representing the hash of the input. The function uses the Sha256 hasher from the sha2 crate to compute the hash.

The main function demonstrates how to use the secure_hash function. It computes the hash of the string "Bless, Hukporti" and prints the result to the console.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Here is a step-by-step explanation of the code:

1. The secure_hash function is defined. It takes a string as input and returns a hexadecimal string representing the hash of the input.
2. The function creates a new Sha256 hasher.
3. The hasher is updated with the bytes of the input string.
4. The hasher is finalized and the result is stored in a variable.
5. The result is formatted as a hexadecimal string and returned.
6. The main function is defined. It demonstrates how to use the secure_hash function.
7. The main function computes the hash of the string "Bless, Hukporti" and prints the result to the console.

Requirements

Step 1: Install Necessary Depandencies Ensure you have Rust installed. If not, follow the instructions at

https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install

Quickstart

git clone https://github.com/Depauli1/Secure_Hash_Function
cd secure_hash_function

Compile the Program:

cargo build

Run the program:

cargo run

Adjust "Bless, Hukporti" in the main function as needed.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

Author

Bless Hukporti