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[ENHANCEMENT]: Consider removing the use of `argument_type` and `result_type` from `hasher` in cuco `default_filter_policy`

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P1: Should have topic: bloom_filter type: improvement
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

The member type std::hash::argument_type is deprecated in C++17 and removed in C++20, so we should consider syncing with STL and remove them from our hashers as well as their use in bloom filter policies.

Ref: https://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/utility/hash

Originally posted by @bdice in https://github.com/rapidsai/cudf/pull/17289#discussion_r1876965059

Describe the solution you'd like

Consider refactoring to not use hasher::argument_type and hasher::result_type across cuCollections.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Keep using the deprecated hasher type aliases until C++20

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Research direction

Search cuCollections for hasher::argument_type and hasher::result_type, then inspect their use in bloom filter policies. Map the affected hashers and policies before changing anything. Done means the deprecated aliases and their uses are removed across cuCollections while the relevant builds and tests remain successful.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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