RustCrypto / RustCrypto/hashes

Use Intel SHA Extensions for SHA-512

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading issue #51 and the existing SHA-512 implementation, then consult the linked Intel SHA Extensions and Intrinsics Guide references. Identify the SHA-512 entry points and determine how the new extensions should be selected; done means SHA-512 uses them on supported Intel hardware while existing behavior remains available elsewhere.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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