What is the purpose of the __hash__ method? #37
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What is the purpose of the hash method? |
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A:hash returns an integer hash value for the object, enabling it to be used as a dictionary key or set element. If eq is defined, hash must also be defined. Immutable objects should be hashable; mutable objects should not implement hash. |
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A:hash returns an integer hash value for the object, enabling it to be used as a dictionary key or set element. If eq is defined, hash must also be defined. Immutable objects should be hashable; mutable objects should not implement hash.