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JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms: An Introduction to Understanding and Implementing Core Data Structure and Algorithm Fundamentals
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JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms: An Introduction to Understanding and Implementing Core Data Structure and Algorithm Fundamentals

by Sammie Bae
January 2019
Intermediate to advanced
362 pages
6h 17m
English
Apress
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Sammie BaeJavaScript Data Structures and Algorithmshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3988-9_11

11. Hash Tables

Sammie Bae1 
(1)
Hamilton, ON, Canada
 

A hash table is a fixed-sized data structure in which the size is defined at the start. This chapter explains how hash tables work by focusing on hashing, the method of generating a unique key. By the end of this chapter, you will understand various hashing techniques and know how to implement a hash table from scratch.

Introducing Hash Tables

Hash tables are excellent for quick storage and retrieval of data based on key-value pairs. In JavaScript, JavaScript objects work this way by defining a key (property) and its associated value. Figure 11-1 shows each key and its associated item. ...
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