servo / servo/string-cache

Use a faster hash function

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Dominant language
Rust
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Description

e.g. rustc's FnvHasher

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the current hash implementation in the repository and identify how its performance is measured; compare that path with rustc's FnvHasher and consider the work done when the faster hash function is used without breaking existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
performance
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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