GetHashCode Function    

A hash code for the Atom.

 

    

Syntax		  

[C#]
override int GetHashCode()
int GetHashCode(ComparisonType type)

[Visual Basic]
Overrides Function GetHashCode() As Integer
Function GetHashCode(type as ComparisonType) As Integer

 

    

Params		  
Name Description
type The type of data to hash.
return The returned hash code.

 

    

Notes		  

Derives a hash code suitable for use in hashing algorithms and data structures like hash tables.

The override taking a ComparisonType allows you to choose between different ways of evaluating the hash. The enum is flags based so you can combine different options.

The ComparisonType provides the following options:

  • None - Hash a constant value.
  • Object - Hash the object - analogous to object equality.
  • Atom - Hash the value - analogous to value equality.

 

    

Example		  

None.