RustCrypto / RustCrypto/hashes
sha2: explore addition of SSE and AVX2 backends for SHA-256
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- Rust
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Description
Currently we only have software and SHA-NI backends for SHA-256.
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Begin by reviewing the existing software and SHA-NI SHA-256 backends, then determine the scope and design for SSE and AVX2 backends. Done would mean a defined and implemented backend addition, but the issue does not specify acceptance tests or implementation details.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cryptography, performance
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100