Understanding SHA256 and Node.js's Crypto Package
Understanding SHA256 and Node.js’s Crypto Package Ever wondered how websites securely store your passwords without actually storing them in plain text? Or how blockchain technology ensures the integrity of its data? The answer, in many cases, lies in cryptographic hash functions, and one of the most widely used is SHA256. This blog post will explore the SHA256 algorithm and demonstrate how to leverage Node.js’s built-in crypto package to implement it in your applications. ...