Message Digest Algorithm Implementations in JDK

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This chapter provides tutorial notes and example codes on message digest algorithm implementation. Topics include JCA (Java Cryptography Architecture) package; java.security.MessageDigest class; MD5 and SHA message digest program; message digest output comparison.

java.security.MessageDigest - Message Digest MD5 and SHA

JcaMessageDigest.java - Message Digest Sample Program

Comparing Message Digest Output of MD5 and SHA

Conclusion:

• JDK supports MD5 and SHA message digest algorithms through the JCA (Java Cryptography Architecture) package.

Read my other book "Tutorial Notes on cryptography" for other related topics.