djb2

Calculates the hash of a string using the djb2 algorithm.

Syntax

djb2(str: string): number

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
str	string	The string to be processed

Returns

Type	Description
number	The calculated hash value (unsigned 32 bits)

Example

djb2("hello"); // 210714636441

Notes

• Throws a TypeError if the value is not a string.
• The djb2 algorithm is simple and fast, but not secure for cryptographic use.

References

• djb2 hash function