GetHashCode is method of base Object class of .Net Framework.
GetHashCode
is method of base Object class of .Net Framework.
A hash code is a numeric value that is used to identify an object during equality testing. It can also serve as an index for an object in a collection.
The GetHashCode
method is suitable for use in hashing algorithms and data structures such as a hash table.
Important notes
- Equality of
GetHashCode
value doesn't necessarily imply equality of objects. The equality must be verified usingEquals
. - Inequality of
GetHashCode
necessarily means inequality of objects.