Maybe in certain case you could use hash to compare objects (hashable
of course) quicker by comparing there hash values, if the hash values
are the same you test the equality between the objects.
But the sets and dicts cover the greatest part of the use of hash.
(Personally, I never used that exp
Steven D'Aprano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Do people often use hash() on built-in types?
Only implicitly.
> What do you find it useful for?
Dictionaries :)
> How about on custom classes?
Same here.
> Can anyone give me some good tips or hints for writing and using
> hash functions in Pyt
