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Maps in C++

Maps are one of the most useful datastructures in C++ and there is no excuse for not knowing it. Here is a basic example that shows how you can use it: #include // cout #include #include using namespace std; int main() { map phonebook; // Put some stuff … Read More »

How do hash functions work?

Everybody who has written a noticeable amount of Java code should know the method hashCode(). But most beginners have difficulties to understand the significance of this little method. The following article gives you one small example with some impressions how much hash functions influence execution time. Connect four Connect Four … Read More »