Understanding cryptographic hash functions is important for your skills in programming and the ability to transmit data securely$.$ In this week$$s activities, you learned about cryptography and hashing algorithms. In this assessment, you reflect on your learning and consider how you could use these skills.

Complete the Wk $3$a $-$ Stacks and Queues and Wk $3$b $-$ Hash Tables assignments before starting this reflection.

Write a $1-$ to $2-$page reflection of this week$$s learning. Consider the reading, participation, and challenge activities you completed this week and respond to the following:

What did you learn about cryptographic hash functions $($CHF$)?$

What is their purpose in database design?

How could you use CHF in new business apps?

How does the hash function relate to data security in database design?