SHA family

Lesson in the Backend Developer Roadmap · Stage 10: Learn the Basics

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is SHA family?

SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm) is a family of cryptographic hash functions generating fixed-size hash values for data integrity and security. Includes SHA-1 (weak, 160-bit), SHA-2 (stronger, 224-512 bits), and SHA-3 (latest with additional security features). Used for password storage and digital signatures.

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SHA family: common questions

Can I learn SHA family in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain SHA family in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this SHA family tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 67 of 155 in the free Backend roadmap, in stage 10, Learn the Basics. If you are new to Backend, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.