Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Git Hash Collision Probability

Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Git Hash Collision Probability

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The video tutorial explores the concept of probability in dice games and extends it to the probability of SHA-1 hash collisions. It explains the extremely low probability of generating the same hash for different files, emphasizing the reliability of Git in storing unique file hashes. The tutorial also introduces the Git cut file command, which allows users to read the contents of Git objects, and highlights the differences in hash results when using different commands.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying the probabilities for SHA-1 hashes?

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Discuss the implications of having a probability of collision in SHA-1 hashes.

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What can you conclude about the ability of Git to store files based on the discussed probabilities?

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