String.hashCode in Java
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  <a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9406775/why-do-string-hashcode-in-java-is-not-implemented-in-a-way-with-less-conflicts">why do String.hashCode() in java is not implemented in a way with less conflicts?</a>  </p>
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<p>For non-cryptographic hashes, how does Java's <code>String.hashCode()</code> perform?</p>

<p>Mostly I'm concerned about collisions.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>
