Welcome to the LegacyMD5CngInNetCore repository! This project provides a lightweight, cross-platform method for MD5 hashing in .NET Core and .NET 5+, suitable for Linux and macOS environments. It is designed to help with legacy checksums, data migrations, and upgrades from .NET Framework.
MD5 is a widely used hashing algorithm that produces a 128-bit hash value. Although it is not considered cryptographically secure, it remains popular for checksums and data integrity verification. This library leverages the System.Security.Cryptography namespace, ensuring that you can implement MD5 hashing without any Windows dependencies. This makes it an ideal choice for CI/CD pipelines and cross-platform applications.
You can find the latest releases of this project here. Please download and execute the necessary files to get started.
- Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on Linux and macOS.
- Lightweight: Minimal dependencies, making it easy to integrate into existing projects.
- Legacy Support: Ideal for projects needing to maintain compatibility with older systems.
- No Windows Dependencies: Perfect for CI/CD environments where Windows is not available.
- Simple API: Easy to use with clear methods for generating MD5 hashes.
To install the LegacyMD5CngInNetCore library, you can use NuGet. Run the following command in your project directory:
dotnet add package LegacyMD5CngInNetCoreAlternatively, you can download the latest release from here and follow the instructions provided in the release notes.
Here is a simple example of how to use the library in your .NET Core application:
using System;
using LegacyMD5CngInNetCore;
class Program
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
string input = "Hello, World!";
string hash = MD5Hasher.ComputeHash(input);
Console.WriteLine($"MD5 Hash of '{input}' is: {hash}");
}
}- ComputeHash(string input): Takes a string input and returns its MD5 hash as a hexadecimal string.
When you run the above example, the output will be:
MD5 Hash of 'Hello, World!' is: 65a8e27d8879283831b664bd8b7f0ad4
We welcome contributions to this project! If you would like to help improve the library, please follow these steps:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch (
git checkout -b feature/YourFeature). - Make your changes.
- Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some feature'). - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/YourFeature). - Open a Pull Request.
Before contributing, please ensure your code adheres to the existing style and includes tests where applicable.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
For questions or suggestions, please reach out through the GitHub issues page or contact me directly via email.
You can find the latest releases of this project here. Please download and execute the necessary files to get started.
This repository covers various topics relevant to the implementation and usage of MD5 hashing in .NET Core. Here are some of the main topics:
- Algorithm: Understanding how hashing algorithms work.
- CNG: Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) and its implications for .NET applications.
- C# Code: Writing efficient C# code for hashing.
- DotNet: Integrating with the .NET ecosystem.
- Legacy Systems: Maintaining compatibility with older systems.
- MD5 Hash: The specifics of the MD5 hashing algorithm.
- Simple Project: Creating a straightforward project for educational purposes.
Thank you for exploring the LegacyMD5CngInNetCore repository. This project aims to provide a simple yet effective way to implement MD5 hashing in your .NET Core applications. Whether you are migrating data, maintaining legacy systems, or simply need a quick hashing solution, this library has you covered.
Feel free to explore the code, contribute, and help us improve this project. Happy coding!