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Why does tuple(set([1,"a","b","c","z","f"])) == tuple(set(["a","b","c","z","f",1])) 85% of the time with hash randomization enabled?

python hash set cpython python-internals asked Oct 1, 2014 at 8:09

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algorithms randomness sampling pseudo-random-generators asked Nov 28, 2015 at 7:40

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Your first guess is wrong

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Middle out: A puzzle that won't behave

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The silhouette of a hand holding a cylindrical glass jar, in the background is the Milky Way

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Can client-side hashing improve after-the-fact security in response to password leaks?

hash client-side asked Jul 26, 2015 at 21:01

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CPython string addition optimisation failure case

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What kind of normalization is used by Swift string comparisons?

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How to safely store immutable, aliasing copies of a generic value?

generics rust traits type-safety asked Sep 28, 2016 at 20:16

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My friend is being a hypocrite

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